Daily Archives: January 15, 2026

Dear Nathan, You Probably Don’t Think About This Much

Posted on January 15, 2026 by nathanalbright

The letter began with a tone of gentle concern, the way someone might speak to you if they believed you had recently woken from a long nap. “You probably don’t spend much time thinking about civilizational decline…” I laughed out … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Field: An Institutional Ecologist Observes the Native Corporate Board in Its Habitat

Posted on January 15, 2026 by nathanalbright

[Note: This portrayal is humorous, hopefully, but possibly relatable.] I did not set out to study institutions. I merely sat very still, took notes, and refrained from sudden movements. Over time, patterns emerged. Like Jane Goodall among the chimpanzees, the … Continue reading →

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Why Things Don’t Work

Posted on January 15, 2026 by nathanalbright

On loving The Way Things Work and never quite outgrowing it When I was young, I loved The Way Things Work. Not in passing, not as a novelty, but as a book I returned to—again and again—until its logic felt … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Logistics Required to Make Labuche Kang III (East) a Feasible Climb

Posted on January 15, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Labuche Kang III (also called Labuche Kang East) is a 7,250m peak in Tibet Autonomous Region, China, widely described as one of the highest legally climbable unclimbed mountains.  Its feasibility is less constrained by “can you physically reach … Continue reading →

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White Paper: How Algorithmic Narratives Normalize Family Breakdown by Aestheticizing Survival

Posted on January 15, 2026 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In recent years, short-form video platforms have seen a surge in content depicting very young mothers with multiple children and no visible father. These videos are typically framed as affirmations of resilience, identity, and sufficiency. While often presented … Continue reading →

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