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“Law on the Move”: The Legal Climate of Abraham Lincoln’s Illinois—Its Rhythms and Culture

Posted on October 29, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Between statehood (1818) and the Civil War, Illinois law matured from a rough-hewn, locally inflected system into an increasingly professional, statute-guided, market-oriented order. Abraham Lincoln practiced in the very center of this evolution (1830s–1850s). The daily life of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Presuppositions of Science and the Pseudoscientific Drift in a Post-Theistic World

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the foundational presuppositions that make science possible and contrasts them with the epistemological drift that occurs when a culture abandons belief in a fixed and intelligible creation grounded in divine order. It argues that … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Crisis of Artificial General Intelligence Across Fields of Knowledge

Posted on October 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) represents not merely a new technological development but a profound epistemic and institutional crisis across nearly every field of knowledge. Unlike specialized AI systems, AGI threatens to collapse the boundaries between disciplines, redefine what … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Establishing Middle Eastern Extension Campuses to Revitalize International Enrollment

Posted on October 24, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Problem Statement The university has experienced a significant decline in Middle Eastern student enrollment. Factors may include: Increased regional investment in domestic universities. Travel restrictions, visa uncertainty, and geopolitical risk. Cultural or religious hesitations about studying abroad. Economic pressures … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Nature and Typology of Intolerance as a Virtue Across Cultures and Worldviews

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract While “intolerance” is typically treated as a moral failing in modern liberal discourse, many societies and philosophical systems throughout history have regarded certain forms of intolerance as moral virtues—necessary for the preservation of order, purity, truth, or cohesion. This … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Jane Austen’s View of Masculinity through the Portrayal of Male Marriage Partners

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper explores Jane Austen’s portrayal of male marriage partners—both for her heroines and for minor female characters—as a window into her broader view of masculinity. Austen’s novels do not simply depict courtship or romantic resolution; they function … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Metrics of Thought Leadership — Output, Reach, and Influence

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The concept of thought leadership has evolved from the traditional domain of academia and industry to encompass media personalities, independent creators, and influencers. This paper examines the definitional boundaries of thought leadership, quantifiable and qualitative measures of output … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Implicit Logic of Numbers: The Ordinal Implication of “First” and the Emergent Logic of Numerical Systems

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the logical structure implicit in ordinal numbering systems, focusing on the semantic and philosophical implications of the word first as presupposing the existence of a second. It situates this phenomenon within the broader logic of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Social, Moral, and Economic Context of Gossip Writing in Mansfield Park

Posted on October 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

The First Account of Maria Bertram’s Adultery with Henry Crawford and Its Portrayal in Contemporary Texts I. Introduction: Gossip as Narrative Catalyst Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park (1814) integrates gossip not merely as background chatter but as a mechanism of moral … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Typology of Factors Distinguishing Zero-Sum and Win-Win Endeavors

Posted on October 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper develops a typology of structural, moral, and systemic factors that allow observers, policymakers, and organizations to distinguish between zero-sum and win-win endeavors. Whereas zero-sum frameworks assume that one party’s gain necessitates another’s loss, win-win systems seek … Continue reading →

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