Daily Archives: October 21, 2025

White Paper: Nations of Negative Identity: A Typology and Analysis of Societal Harm

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the phenomenon of negative national identity—when a nation defines itself primarily by opposition, resentment, or trauma rather than by a positive shared vision. Such identities often arise from colonization, defeat, victimization narratives, or ideological … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Investigating the Location of Akkad and Other Lost Historical Cities

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The ancient city of Akkad—capital of the Akkadian Empire founded by Sargon of Akkad (ca. 2334–2279 BCE)—remains one of the most tantalizing unsolved mysteries in Near Eastern archaeology. Despite centuries of research, Akkad’s precise location remains unknown. This … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Modern Equivalents of the Spell Books in Acts 19: A Biblicist Analysis

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Acts 19:19 records that after the preaching of Paul in Ephesus, “many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted up the value of them, … Continue reading →

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Rezoning as a Tool of Malicious Manipulation: A White Paper on Property Tax Inflation and Eminent Domain Undervaluation

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Rezoning — the administrative reclassification of land use categories — is a legitimate planning instrument intended to ensure coherent development, manage urban growth, and balance competing public interests. Yet, in practice, rezoning has often been weaponized to manipulate … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Nature and Typology of Intolerance as a Virtue Across Cultures and Worldviews

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract While “intolerance” is typically treated as a moral failing in modern liberal discourse, many societies and philosophical systems throughout history have regarded certain forms of intolerance as moral virtues—necessary for the preservation of order, purity, truth, or cohesion. This … Continue reading →

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The Sherman Antitrust Act and the Structure of American Sports

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was intended to prevent monopolization and promote competitive markets across the U.S. economy. Yet in the world of sports, the Act’s influence has been paradoxical—sometimes shaping leagues into more equitable and competitive … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Jane Austen’s View of Masculinity through the Portrayal of Male Marriage Partners

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper explores Jane Austen’s portrayal of male marriage partners—both for her heroines and for minor female characters—as a window into her broader view of masculinity. Austen’s novels do not simply depict courtship or romantic resolution; they function … Continue reading →

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