Daily Archives: October 7, 2025

White Paper: Typology of Views within Second Temple Judaism: Beyond “Conservative” and “Liberal” Categories

Posted on October 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper examines the internal diversity of thought, ritual practice, and interpretive frameworks within Second Temple Judaism (516 BCE–70 CE). It argues that modern political and theological categories such as “conservative” and “liberal” are anachronistic and distort the nuanced … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Determining Causality And Responding To Contemporary Neurodiversity

Posted on October 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

How might we determine causality for the apparent massive rise in neurodivergence among youth, and then design interventions or policies to respond effectively? This is a complex, multidisciplinary problem. The white paper is organized in the following major sections: Executive … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Better Man and the Truth of Robbie Williams: Artifice, Confession, and the Performance of Self

Posted on October 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper examines Better Man (2024), the feature film biopic directed by Michael Gracey and centered on British pop icon Robbie Williams, through the intersecting lenses of production, narrative structure, and public reception. The film’s unusual use of a … Continue reading →

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