Tag Archives: epistemology

Plain Speaking and the Construction of Legitimacy: A White Paper on Rhetorical Transparency as a Strategy of Authority

Posted on December 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Plain speaking—characterized by direct language, minimal euphemism, and an aversion to ornamental or evasive rhetoric—has historically functioned as a powerful strategy for establishing legitimacy across political, religious, legal, and institutional contexts. This white paper examines plain speaking not … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Necessity of Epistemological Humility in Human Judgment and Action

Posted on December 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Epistemological humility—the recognition of our limited knowledge, fallible reasoning, and susceptibility to error—is not merely a philosophical virtue. It is a practical necessity for individuals, institutions, and societies navigating an increasingly complex world. Human understanding is unavoidably partial, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Layers of Epistemic Unbelief and the Conditions for Their Resolution

Posted on December 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Epistemic unbelief—the refusal, inability, or resistance to accept a claim as true—does not arise from a single cause. Instead, it exists in layered forms, ranging from simple ignorance to entrenched moral rebellion. Each layer requires different corrective mechanisms; … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Levels of Knowledge and How to Communicate One’s Epistemic Position

Posted on November 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In every domain—science, theology, engineering, law, governance, interpersonal communication—people regularly speak at different levels of knowledge. Yet most confusion, conflict, and misjudgment arises not from disagreement over facts but from mismatched epistemic levels: one person is speculating while … Continue reading →

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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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In The Absence Of Common Authority

Posted on October 19, 2024 by nathanalbright

As I write this, about two days ago, towards the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles here in Taupo, New Zealand, my family and I were present at a lunch that was hosted by the minister and his wife who … Continue reading →

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