# viewquake

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvjuːkweɪk/

## Definitions
1. A sudden drastic shift in someone's view on the world or a particular subject.

## Etymology
From view + quake, modelled after earthquake. Coined by American economist Robin Hanson.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/viewquake