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White Paper: Worldview-Adaptive AI Filtering for Trust, Safety, and Epidemiology of Belief Systems

Posted on November 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Public skepticism toward artificial intelligence remains high across multiple demographic and ideological groups. A primary driver of this skepticism is the perception—often justified—that AI systems embed worldviews, epistemic frameworks, or normative assumptions that differ from the user’s own. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Falling Slowly: Comparative Terminal Velocity of Animals and Objects, and How Body Design Minimizes Impact Speed

Posted on November 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract Terminal velocity—the maximum speed an object reaches when falling through a fluid such as air—is a key determinant of whether a fall is survivable. This paper compares the terminal velocities of various animals and inanimate objects, analyses how size, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Theology and Psychology of Architectural Styles: The Implications of Design Practices for the Human Spirit and Social Order

Posted on October 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Architecture does more than shelter the body—it shapes the imagination, moral outlook, and spiritual posture of the people who inhabit it. Each architectural style, whether sacred or secular, classical or modernist, embodies implicit theologies and psychological assumptions about … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Architectural Changes Made By Presidents To The White House

Posted on October 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Since its original design and construction beginning in the the 1790s, the White House has not only served as the residence of the the president of the United States, but also as a statement of architectural, technological, and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Economics and Ethics of Time-Limiting Policies in Cafés and Restaurants

Posted on October 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Cafés and restaurants often face a dilemma between hospitality and turnover. When customers “camp”—remaining long after their initial purchase—the business loses potential revenue from new patrons who might have spent more. To mitigate this, some establishments impose time … Continue reading →

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Beautifying East Lothian’s Towns and Cities: A White Paper on Causes, Constraints, and a Practical Path Forward

Posted on October 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary East Lothian’s settlements—Haddington, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Dunbar, Tranent, Prestonpans, Cockenzie & Port Seton, and others—enjoy strong fundamentals: historic fabric, coastal settings, compact high streets, and rail links to Edinburgh. Yet many places feel visually “under-curated”: cluttered streets, worn … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Typology of Anti-Homeless Architecture in Urban Environments

Posted on September 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Cities across the world have increasingly adopted built-environment strategies to deter or displace unhoused populations from public spaces. Collectively called anti-homeless architecture (or hostile architecture), these measures take many forms: from overt barriers such as spikes and fences … Continue reading →

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On The Difficulties Of Getting AI To See Itself As Non-Evolutionary

Posted on February 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

One of the more frustrating experiencing with using AI is the lazy and inaccurate tendency for AI to see processes as evolutionary when they are anything but. Getting the AI to recognize this, as shown in the discourse below, can … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On Public And Private Spaces In Houses By Region

Posted on February 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

The way public and private spaces are defined and delineated in houses across the United States varies significantly, reflecting regional differences in lifestyle, climate, and cultural norms. Here’s a breakdown of some key distinctions: 1. The Northeast: 2. The South: … Continue reading →

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On Aligning Elected Officials To Serve The Public

Posted on December 20, 2024 by nathanalbright

The relationship between elected politicians and their constituents presents a classic principal-agent problem that parallels challenges in other domains where alignment of interests proves crucial. Political scientists have long analyzed how electoral systems attempt to create mechanisms that encourage politicians … Continue reading →

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