Daily Archives: November 1, 2025

Letter One: A Letter from Leonidas Smith to Elizabeth Smith

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

28 January 3015 My Dearest Sister Elizabeth, I write to you from my newly established quarters near the Royal Capital of Bravia, where I find myself in the peculiar position of having successfully negotiated our nation’s first formal treaty with … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The History Behind the Man in the Iron Mask

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask is one of the most enduring enigmas in European history, blending politics, intrigue, and legend. First recorded during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, the case concerned … Continue reading →

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Course Design Document: Critical Thinking and Logic for Adults (PAK 104)

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Credit Hours: 3 Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Course Level: Post-secondary, Adult Education Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (adaptable to 8-week intensive) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills Adults Commonly Overlook

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Although many adults believe they “think critically,” few possess the structured reasoning habits that genuine critical thinking requires. In a world saturated with information, persuasion, and competing narratives, critical thinking and logic have become essential civic and personal … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Seven Levels of Thought Leadership: Classification, Characteristics, and Pathways of Advancement

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Thought leadership represents the highest form of influence in intellectual, cultural, and professional domains. Yet not all thought leaders operate at the same level of depth, originality, or societal impact. This white paper introduces a seven-level framework to … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Do “Unguarded” AI Reasoning Systems Tend to Produce Racist or Antisemitic Outputs? Evidence, Mechanisms, and Mitigations

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper evaluates the claim that AI systems—especially large language models (LLMs)—“reasoning without guardrails” tend to produce racist and antisemitic content. We synthesize empirical findings from toxicity/bias benchmarks, red-teaming/jailbreak studies, and notable field incidents. The weight of evidence supports … Continue reading →

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