Daily Archives: September 20, 2025

White Paper: Framing the Pitch: The Hidden Costs of Modern Catching

Posted on September 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Pitch framing has become one of the most studied and valued defensive skills for catchers in contemporary baseball, particularly in the era of pitch-tracking analytics. However, the emphasis on “stealing” strikes by subtly manipulating glove position has created unintended … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and the Social Contract: Aligning Automation with the Interests of Ordinary Citizens

Posted on September 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are rapidly transforming the global economy. While these technologies promise efficiency and prosperity, they also risk destabilizing the social contract if automation displaces too many forms of productive labor without providing alternative pathways … Continue reading →

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White Paper: United Church of God Communications Policy and Practice in Light of Recent Events

Posted on September 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The removal of a recent Council of Elders question-and-answer session from the official archive of United Church of God (UCG) communications has raised pressing concerns among members. While the recording continues to circulate informally, its removal highlights deeper … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Dilemma of Persistent Conflict: Politicization of the Military vs. Militarization of the Police

Posted on September 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Persistent internal conflict forces states to seek coercive stability. Two common strategies emerge: politicizing the military to govern internal disputes or militarizing the police to suppress unrest. Both approaches alter the balance between state authority, civil society, and … Continue reading →

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