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White Paper: The History of City Pop and Its Global Cultural Impact

Posted on November 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract City Pop—an umbrella term for a wide range of urban, cosmopolitan Japanese popular music from the late 1970s through the 1980s—has undergone one of the most striking afterlives in modern musical history. Once considered a niche domestic genre reflecting … 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: Band Dynamics and Stability of Lineups for Bands Named After a Member of the Band

Posted on November 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the sociological, economic, and psychological dynamics of musical groups that bear the name of one of their members—whether the titular figure is a solo founder, a symbolic leader, or merely the most marketable face of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Seven Levels of Thought Leadership: Classification, Characteristics, and Pathways of Advancement

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Thought leadership represents the highest form of influence in intellectual, cultural, and professional domains. Yet not all thought leaders operate at the same level of depth, originality, or societal impact. This white paper introduces a seven-level framework to … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Do “Unguarded” AI Reasoning Systems Tend to Produce Racist or Antisemitic Outputs? Evidence, Mechanisms, and Mitigations

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper evaluates the claim that AI systems—especially large language models (LLMs)—“reasoning without guardrails” tend to produce racist and antisemitic content. We synthesize empirical findings from toxicity/bias benchmarks, red-teaming/jailbreak studies, and notable field incidents. The weight of evidence supports … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Complexity of Identity Concerns — Naming, Offense, and Linguistic Authority

Posted on October 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper explores the intricate politics surrounding group identity and naming conventions, focusing on who holds the authority to decide what names are acceptable, offensive, or inclusive. It examines how external ideological projects—particularly those driven by progressive … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Citizenship as a Weapon in the Contemporary World

Posted on October 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Citizenship, once considered a framework of belonging and participation, has increasingly become an instrument of coercion and control in the 21st century. While international norms assert the universality of human rights, in practice, governments and institutions differentiate sharply … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Cultural and Social Status of Entertainers Throughout History

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper traces the evolution of entertainers’ status across civilizations—from ancient ritual performers and medieval minstrels to modern celebrities and influencers. The study examines the fluctuating social, economic, and moral valuations attached to entertainers, showing how each … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Pathways to the Reunification of Cyprus

Posted on October 23, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The island of Cyprus has been divided since 1974, and despite decades of negotiation under the auspices of United Nations (UN) and other actors, a comprehensive settlement remains elusive.  This white paper outlines the key pre-conditions, structural components, obstacles, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Voting Rights Limitations for Non-Citizen Residents — A Comparative Legal Analysis

Posted on October 22, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the general restrictions that nations impose on the voting rights of residents who hold foreign citizenship. While global migration and dual residency have created increasingly multicultural electorates, most sovereign states continue to reserve the … Continue reading →

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