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White Paper: Self-Deception in Criminals vs. Ordinary Populations: Extent, Mechanisms, and Universal Vulnerabilities

Posted on December 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Self-deception is a universal human trait, but its intensity, frequency, and functional purpose differ significantly between ordinary populations and individuals engaged in chronic criminal behavior. This white paper examines: The extent to which self-deception in criminal offenders exceeds … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Genetic Mechanisms Behind Mixed Hair Pigmentation: Blonde Hair, Red Beards, and Multicolored Eyelashes

Posted on December 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The coexistence of light (blonde/sandy) scalp hair, reddish facial hair, and mixed-pigment eyelashes is a well-documented and genetically coherent phenomenon. It results from: Polygenic control of pigmentation (multiple genes influencing melanin type and amount). Regional variation in gene … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Boundary-Setting Doctrine: Why Fundamental Beliefs and Creeds Often Emphasize Distinctions Rather Than Core Importance

Posted on December 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Across religious history, formal statements of belief—creeds, confessions, catechisms, and fundamental belief lists—rarely represent a full hierarchy of what a community considers most essential for salvation, moral transformation, or covenant faithfulness. Instead, these documents tend to emphasize points … Continue reading →

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The Origins and Development of Scribes as a Profession: A Biblicist White Paper

Posted on December 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the origins, development, and operational roles of scribes in biblical times from a biblicist perspective. It argues that the scribal profession emerges not merely from literacy, but from covenantal administration: because God reveals Himself … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Proofs and Importance of Manhattan Distance

Posted on December 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Setup Work in 2D first (the usual “city blocks” picture). Take two points: A = (x_1, y_1), \quad B = (x_2, y_2). The Manhattan distance between them is defined as d(A,B) = |x_2 – x_1| + |y_2 – y_1|. Now … Continue reading →

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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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