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The Intertwining of Hope and Waiting: A Cross-Linguistic and Theological-Philosophical White Paper

Posted on November 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper explores how the semantic fields of hope and waiting converge across languages and cultures. Using Spanish esperanza—which simultaneously evokes “hope” and “expectation”—as the central case, we trace similar patterns in Indo-European, Semitic, and East Asian languages. The … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Difficulties We Face in Understanding Our Motives and the Motivations of Others: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Psychological Analysis

Posted on November 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Human beings are often poor judges of their own motives and those of others. Across biblical, philosophical, and psychological traditions, this limitation is recognized as both a moral and epistemic problem. Scripture emphasizes the deceitfulness of the human … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Most Emotionally Intuitive Animals and Their Relationship with Humans

Posted on November 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the species known for their exceptional emotional intuition—defined as the capacity to perceive, interpret, and respond appropriately to emotional states in humans and conspecifics. It explores the biological, neurological, and behavioral foundations of this intuition, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Contrasting Strategies and Tactics Between Stroke Play and Match Play in Golf

Posted on November 9, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Golf’s competitive structure is divided primarily into two formats: stroke play, where the total number of strokes over an entire round or tournament determines the winner, and match play, where competitors face off hole by hole. Although both … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Hypercritical Religion: The Psychology and Theology of Misapplied Piety

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the theological, psychological, and moral roots of hypercritical religiosity—specifically, the belief that others’ minor or imagined sins deserve condemnation while one’s own violations of clear divine commands are ignored. Using the case study of a … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Writers with Backgrounds in Espionage and Diplomacy: How That Background Influenced Their Writing

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Throughout modern history, the professions of espionage and diplomacy have occupied a unique intersection of secrecy, persuasion, observation, and narrative construction. Both fields rely on acute psychological insight, mastery of language, and the ability to craft compelling interpretations … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Disconnect Between Insurers and Elderly Clients Over In-Home Services

Posted on November 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Insurance companies increasingly promote in-home healthcare, personal assistance, and monitoring services for older adults. These programs—ranging from telehealth and home nursing to safety sensors and daily living aides—are marketed as cost-effective alternatives to hospitalization or nursing home care. … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Earliest Megaprojects in History and the Iron Law of Megaprojects in Early Civilization

Posted on November 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The history of human civilization is inseparable from its monumental undertakings—grand constructions that mobilized entire societies, reshaped economies, and defined the power of empires. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China, from Mesopotamian canals … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Place of Political Psychology and Other Fields of Psychology within a Biblicist University

Posted on November 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper explores the role, scope, and integration of political psychology and related branches of psychology within the academic and theological mission of a Biblicist university. A Biblicist university—defined by its commitment to Scripture as the ultimate … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Ethical and Cultural Competence Adults Need but Are Seldom Taught

Posted on November 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In a globalized, plural, and digitally interconnected world, adults are expected to act with ethical judgment, cultural awareness, and empathy across diverse environments—workplaces, communities, nations, and digital spaces. Yet these abilities, while essential to functioning responsibly in modern … Continue reading →

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