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The Irony of Denying Language: A White Paper on Works That Claim Words Cannot Communicate
Executive Summary Across musical, poetic, and literary traditions, creators have long produced works that paradoxically use language to deny the power of language. Songs that insist “words don’t mean anything,” poems that confess “I cannot say what I feel,” and … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, culture, legitimacy, literature, music, musing, philosophy, psychology, textual criticism, writing
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Designing World-Class Commission Systems for Insurance Brokerage Companies: A White Paper
Executive Summary A world-class commission system is the financial engine of an insurance brokerage. It drives sales performance, aligns incentives, sustains operational excellence, and ensures long-term growth. Yet most commission systems evolve haphazardly—layered with legacy rules, ad-hoc exceptions, and opaque … Continue reading
White Paper: The Failure of “Love and Truth” as a Strategy, and the Challenges of Defining and Modeling Them for Church Leadership
Executive Summary Church leaders frequently appeal to “love” and “truth” as the core of Christian identity and ministry strategy. Yet in many ecclesial contexts, “love and truth” has functioned less as a strategic framework and more as an empty slogan—leading … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, communication, culture, education, leadership, legitimacy, musing, philosophy, politics, psychology, strategy
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White Paper: A Typology of the Ways and Justifications People Use in Seeking Power
Executive Summary Power—defined broadly as the ability to influence outcomes, shape environments, and command the actions of others—has always been central to social, political, and economic life. Individuals, groups, and institutions pursue power through a wide range of methods, often … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, culture, legitimacy, philosophy, political history, politics, psychology
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A Typology of Factors Involved in “Location, Location, Location” in Property Value and AttractivenessWhite Paper:
Executive Summary “Location, location, location” remains the most enduring axiom in real estate. Yet the phrase is often invoked without precision. This white paper develops a rigorous typology of the factors that constitute “location,” explains why these factors exert such … Continue reading
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Tagged business, communication, musing, philosophy, property, psychology
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White Paper: A Framework for Self-Reflection on Personal Contentiousness
Executive Summary Contentiousness—defined as a habitual readiness to argue, resist, provoke conflict, or escalate tension—impacts relationships, organizational dynamics, and personal well-being. Although few individuals see themselves as “contentious,” many exhibit patterns that functionally are. Because contention often disguises itself as … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, communication, family, identity, legitimacy, musing, personality, psychology
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White Paper: The Role of Modal Interchange in Songwriting for Capturing Complex Emotional Resonance
Abstract Modal interchange—the borrowing of chords from parallel modes or tonal centers—has become one of the most effective tools for contemporary songwriters seeking nuanced emotional expression. By strategically stepping outside a song’s native diatonic palette, modal interchange enables composers to … Continue reading
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Historical Lessons and Contemporary Political ImplicationsThe Miscalculation of the Assassins of Julius Caesar:White Paper:
Executive Summary The assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, 44 BCE, is one of history’s most iconic political murders. Yet it is equally one of its most catastrophic miscalculations. The senatorial conspirators—men who considered themselves patriots defending … Continue reading
Posted in History, Musings
Tagged ancient history, authority, death, law, legitimacy, political history, politics, psychology, Rome
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White Paper: Historical Periods of Cultural Fragmentation Analogous to the Early 21st Century and the Lessons They Offer
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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Tagged ancient history, authority, communication, culture, identity, legitimacy, musing, political history, politics, psychology, unity
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White Paper: The Strategic Value of Filling Neglected Niches in Novel Environments
Executive Summary This paper explores the ecological, sociological, and strategic advantages of adopting a “niche-filling” approach—whether by individuals, organizations, or entire species—when entering a new or changing environment. Rather than competing directly with dominant incumbents, niche-seekers identify underutilized or neglected … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, business, culture, legitimacy, musing, philosophy, psychology, science
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Edge Induced Cohesion 