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White Paper: On The Feasibility Of Reaction Videos For Sermons And Bible Studies

Posted on November 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

1. Executive Summary This white paper evaluates the feasibility and marketing potential of a genre of online video content focused on reacting to, commenting on, and critiquing sermons and Bible studies from a Christian / biblicist standpoint. Core thesis: There … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Historical Periods of Cultural Fragmentation Analogous to the Early 21st Century and the Lessons They Offer

Posted on November 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The early 21st century is marked by profound cultural fragmentation: weakening shared narratives, splintering institutions, decentralized media, contested identities, and the erosion of cultural monocultures. Such fragmentation is not unprecedented. Diverse historical eras—including the Late Roman Republic, the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Breakdown of the Monoculture and the Corporate Failure to Adapt

Posted on November 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary For much of the twentieth century, Western societies—particularly the United States—operated under a broad cultural monoculture. While diversity in ethnicity, religion, class, and ideology always existed, mass media and mass-market structures produced a shared cultural narrative that shaped … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Tehran’s Drought Emergency: Severity, Evacuation Implications, and Feasible Courses of Action

Posted on November 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Tehran and multiple large Iranian cities are facing a compound water emergency driven by multi-year drought, chronic over-extraction of groundwater, and structural mismanagement. In early November 2025, Iran’s president publicly warned that Tehran could face water rationing and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Network-Based and Cross-Device Location Systems for Preventing Mobile Device Loss

Posted on November 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Chronic misplacement of smartphones is a frequent problem that wastes time and induces stress. Traditional solutions—Bluetooth trackers, GPS location sharing, or “Find My” services—depend on wide-area networks, location permissions, and user setup. This white paper explores how a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Government Shutdown’s Impact on U.S. Commercial Flights — And How Long the After-Effects Last

Posted on November 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary A federal government shutdown strains every layer of the U.S. air travel system. While airports stay open and air traffic control (ATC) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff are required to work, unpaid shifts, rising absenteeism, and suspended … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The CGI–Medina Split: Governance Friction, Messaging Control, and Implications for the Church of God Ecosystem

Posted on November 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary On November 1, 2025, Bill Watson—long-time CGI minister and pastor of the Medina, Ohio congregation—publicly announced that he and the Medina church would separate from the Church of God International (CGI) and operate independently under the name Church … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Hypercritical Religion: The Psychology and Theology of Misapplied Piety

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the theological, psychological, and moral roots of hypercritical religiosity—specifically, the belief that others’ minor or imagined sins deserve condemnation while one’s own violations of clear divine commands are ignored. Using the case study of a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Writers with Backgrounds in Espionage and Diplomacy: How That Background Influenced Their Writing

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Throughout modern history, the professions of espionage and diplomacy have occupied a unique intersection of secrecy, persuasion, observation, and narrative construction. Both fields rely on acute psychological insight, mastery of language, and the ability to craft compelling interpretations … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Identity of the Wise Men of the Gospels — Biblical and Historical Context

Posted on November 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction The account of the Wise Men from the East visiting the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1–12) has fascinated theologians, historians, and lay readers alike. While popular tradition imagines three kings visiting the manger, Scripture itself is more restrained, mentioning … Continue reading →

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