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White Paper: Elite Status: Education, Family Background, Wealth, and the Contested Recognition of Social Standing

Posted on August 28, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Elite status is not merely a matter of wealth or achievement but an interplay of family heritage, educational attainment, financial resources, cultural capital, and institutional recognition. Across societies, what counts as “elite” is both constructed and contested, varying … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Silence, Muttering, and Ambiguous Speech in Family Communication Patterns

Posted on August 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the dynamics of silence, muttered speech, and talking without expectation of listening within family life. These forms of non-communication and ambiguous communication are not random but follow identifiable patterns that can be interpreted through the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Chemical Nature of Bonding and Stress as Epigenetic Agents: Inheritance from the Womb and Across Generations

Posted on July 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Author: Nathan Albright Date: July 24, 2025 Executive Summary The emotional environment of the womb, particularly characterized by maternal bonding or stress, has profound epigenetic effects on fetal development. These environmental influences alter gene expression through mechanisms such as DNA … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Enabling Second Mortgages for In-House Apartment Construction on Single-Family Homes — Implications for Housing Supply and Homeowner Tax Incentives

Posted on July 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper explores the proposal to permit and incentivize second mortgages specifically for homeowners seeking to build self-contained in-house apartments (“accessory dwelling units,” or ADUs) within existing single-family homes. It examines how such a policy could expand housing … Continue reading →

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The Fancy Trade: Geography, Nature, and Cultural Implications of a Gendered Slave Economy

Posted on June 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

The “fancy trade” was a euphemism used in the antebellum United States to describe the commercial sale of enslaved women—primarily of mixed African and European descent—specifically for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Though situated within the broader framework of American … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Potential Danger of Mr. Price Regarding His Daughter Fanny in Mansfield Park

Posted on May 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract:This paper explores the underlying dangers posed by Mr. Price, Fanny Price’s biological father, in Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. While Mr. Price is a relatively minor character in terms of page time, his influence is deeply significant. This analysis investigates … Continue reading →

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The Familial Relationship Between Jesus Christ and the Sons of Zebedee: Evaluating the Case for First Cousins in the Gospel Record

Posted on April 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract:The question of whether John and James, the sons of Zebedee, were first cousins of Jesus Christ has been a topic of traditional speculation and scholarly inquiry within Christian biblical studies. This paper explores the Gospel evidence for such a … Continue reading →

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Elder Abuse: A Global Analysis of Patterns, Perpetrators, and Prevalence

Posted on December 6, 2024 by nathanalbright

Elder abuse represents a significant public health concern that manifests across cultural and national boundaries. The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as “a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing About Me Is The Way That I Talk

Posted on November 3, 2024 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, as I write this, I attended church services in Tampa for the first time in more than thirteen years. The last time I lived in Tampa was in early May of 2011, before I moved to Thailand, and after … Continue reading →

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A Family Dinner In Phnom Penh

Posted on October 12, 2024 by nathanalbright

After arriving in Phnom Penh and getting some sleep, I had a conversation with someone I know from church who came from Cambodia and who still has family living in the city. Knowing that I had to fast until 5:45PM … Continue reading →

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