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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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White Paper: Nations of Negative Identity: A Typology and Analysis of Societal Harm

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the phenomenon of negative national identity—when a nation defines itself primarily by opposition, resentment, or trauma rather than by a positive shared vision. Such identities often arise from colonization, defeat, victimization narratives, or ideological … 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: 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 Politics of Time—Academic Dating Conventions, Religious Alienation, and Identity Commitments in Chronological Systems

Posted on October 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the widespread academic adoption of the terms “CE (Common Era)” and “BCE (Before Common Era)” in place of the traditional “AD (Anno Domini, ‘in the year of our Lord’)” and “BC (Before Christ)”. It analyzes … Continue reading →

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