Daily Archives: December 20, 2025

White Paper: Governance Capabilities of the STC and Prospects for Diplomatic Recognition

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Introduction Since 2017, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) has evolved from a protest movement channeling southern grievances into a de facto governing authority across much of southern Yemen, especially Aden and surrounding governorates. In December 2025 it moved rapidly … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Tai Chi as a “Gym Replacement” for Older Men:Business Strategy and the Truth About Weight-Loss Claims

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Tai chi is increasingly marketed—especially in online ads and senior-focused programs—as a low-impact, “gym replacement” for older adults, often with promises of belly-fat reduction and weight loss. This white paper explains: Why older men are a prime marketing … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Predictability, Reliability, and the Safety They Create Across Human Domains

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Mechanisms, Benefits, and Pathways for Cultivating Predictable and Reliable Agents, Institutions, and Systems Executive Summary Across diverse domains—engineering, governance, education, military operations, interpersonal relationships, religion, and organizational culture—predictability and reliability function as stabilizing forces. Systems and people that behave consistently … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Determinants of High School Sports Classification Systems and Mobility Among Competitive Levels

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary State high-school athletic systems divide schools into competitive “levels” or “classes” (e.g., 1A–6A) to promote fairness, competitive balance, safety, and program sustainability. While the appearance of uniformity masks considerable diversity across states, common underlying drivers shape how many … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Song Reassignment in Pop Music: Cross-Project Migration, Group Succession, and the Modularity of the Pop Music Production System

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Pop music is built on an industrial model characterized by high specialization, modular production, and fluid ownership of creative assets. Because songs are often written by professional songwriters or production teams rather than the performers themselves, it is … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Betting on Beliefs: Ethical Concerns Around Kalshi-Style Prediction Markets

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Platforms like Kalshi, federally regulated exchanges that let users trade “event contracts” on real-world outcomes, have moved prediction markets from a niche academic tool into the mainstream of finance, media, and gambling. Kalshi is licensed by the U.S. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: AI Proliferation and the Intensification of Publish-or-Perish Pressures and Intellectual Productivity Demands

Posted on December 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence—particularly large language models capable of generating sophisticated analysis, literature reviews, creative content, and technical writing—has transformed the economics of knowledge production. What was once a human-bounded endeavor is now accelerated by computational … Continue reading →

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