Daily Archives: September 16, 2025

White Paper: Elite Participation in Grassroots Chess: Implications of Hikaru Nakamura Playing U.S. State Tournaments to Accrue FIDE-Rated Games for Candidates Eligibility

Posted on September 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary In late August and early September 2025, GM Hikaru Nakamura—world #2 and 2024 Candidates co-runner-up—entered two U.S. state-level events (the Louisiana State Championship and the Iowa Open), scoring perfect results to accelerate his progress toward the 40 classical … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Distinguishing Cancel Culture from Consequence Culture in Contemporary Society

Posted on September 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The terms cancel culture and consequence culture are frequently invoked in contemporary public discourse but are often conflated. Both describe the social response to words or actions deemed offensive, unethical, or harmful. However, they differ in intent, process, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Vulnerability by Association: How Group Identification Shapes Intragroup Behavior

Posted on September 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper explores the vulnerabilities individuals face not from their own actions, but from the actions and reputations of those with whom they are identified. These vulnerabilities are particularly acute in contexts where collective identities—whether ethnic, religious, political, professional, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Long-Term Societal Effects of Political Assassinations Against Non-Elites

Posted on September 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Political assassinations typically target high-profile leaders or revolutionary figures. However, when such violence is directed at individuals outside of formal political power—activists, journalists, community leaders, or even ordinary citizens—the psychological and structural consequences are distinct. Ordinary people see victims … Continue reading →

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