Wampeters, Foma & Granfalloons

Wampeters, Foma, and Granfalloons are terms from Kurt Vonnegut's literature. A *wampeter* is the central theme or focus of a person's life or a collective, essentially what holds their world together. *Foma* refers to harmless little lies or false truths people believe, providing comfort or purpose. A *granfalloon* is a false or superficial group, like a community or identity, that appears meaningful but lacks genuine connection or significance. Together, these concepts explore human beliefs, social constructs, and the pursuit of meaning amid illusions.