Daily Archives: July 26, 2025

White Paper: Reviving the Republic of Conversation—The Salon and the Lyceum as Models for 21st Century Self-Education and Civic Culture

Posted on July 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the historic significance of the 18th-century French salon and the 19th-century American Lyceum as foundational platforms for informal education, civic discourse, and the shaping of intellectual and political life. These institutions, though informal and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Chemical Nature of Bonding and Stress as Epigenetic Agents: Inheritance from the Womb and Across Generations

Posted on July 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Author: Nathan Albright Date: July 24, 2025 Executive Summary The emotional environment of the womb, particularly characterized by maternal bonding or stress, has profound epigenetic effects on fetal development. These environmental influences alter gene expression through mechanisms such as DNA … Continue reading →

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