My theory that the U.S. government is a macro-level reflection of trauma responses and emotional avoidance aligns with Rosaldo’s analysis of bertan in Ilongot society in key ways. Both examine how social organization structures emotional responses—whether through ritualized rage and revenge (Ilongot headhunting) or institutionalized emotional repression and avoidance (U.S. governance). The U.S. system, insteadContinue reading “MIT 🪞 Micro::Macro”
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The Spiral City as a Blueprint for Human Flourishing
The Spiral City as a Blueprint for Human Flourishing The Spiral City is not just an alternative urban design; it is a radical reimagining of human civilization itself—one that integrates psychological well-being, economic equity, and sustainable living into the very structure of daily life. It challenges the entire foundation of industrialized capitalism, hierarchical governance, andContinue reading “The Spiral City as a Blueprint for Human Flourishing”
Policy Roadmap Groups & Their Color Representation
Policy Roadmap Groups & Their Color Representation The policy roadmap is divided into five thematic groups, each color-coded to represent its core focus. Below is a detailed description of each group and why these reforms are categorized together. — đź”´ Trauma-Informed Governance (Red) Core Focus: Policies that acknowledge and address systemic trauma through social structures,Continue reading “Policy Roadmap Groups & Their Color Representation”
Building a Sustainable Future: A Roadmap for Systemic Transformation
Building a Sustainable Future: A Roadmap for Systemic Transformation Introduction: A Vision for Change A sustainable, trauma-informed, and equitable society is within reach. This brochure provides a brief outline of key policies, a roadmap to implementation, and a timeline for systemic change. These reforms will address economic justice, participatory democracy, decolonized social systems, and mentalContinue reading “Building a Sustainable Future: A Roadmap for Systemic Transformation”
The Somatization of Collective Trauma and the Linguistic Perpetuation of the Deficit Model: A Framework for Trauma-Informed Systemic Transformation
Defining SomatizationSomatization is the process by which psychological distress manifests as physical symptoms. Instead of expressing emotional pain verbally, an individual may experience chronic pain, fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, or other bodily symptoms without a clear medical cause. This phenomenon is common in cultures where emotional expression is discouraged or where distress is more socially acceptableContinue reading “The Somatization of Collective Trauma and the Linguistic Perpetuation of the Deficit Model: A Framework for Trauma-Informed Systemic Transformation”
Summary of Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP)
Summary of Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP)The Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP) is a meta-framework that integrates sociology, psychology, and anthropology to analyze how social structures, governance, and cultural systems function as collective trauma responses. It moves beyond traditional functionalism (which sees conflict as disruptive) and conflict theory (which views power struggles as central) by reframing socialContinue reading “Summary of Functional Conflict Perspective (FCP)”
Manufacturing Consent and the Emotional Economy: How Distraction Mechanisms Shape Social Cohesion
Manufacturing Consent and the Emotional Economy: How Distraction Mechanisms Shape Social Cohesion I. Introduction: The Manufactured Distraction of Sports Noam Chomsky, in Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992), critiques sports as a distraction, arguing that it diverts cognitive and emotional resources away from pressing societal concerns. He states: > “Sports. That’s another crucialContinue reading “Manufacturing Consent and the Emotional Economy: How Distraction Mechanisms Shape Social Cohesion”
Autism, Theory of Mind, and the Evolutionary Disruption of Hierarchy
Autism, Theory of Mind, and the Evolutionary Disruption of Hierarchy For centuries, hierarchy has been the dominant mode of human organization, shaping everything from governance to social roles. Hierarchical structures rely on predictable social cognition, power centralization, and Theory of Mind (ToM)—the ability to attribute mental states to others in order to anticipate and manipulateContinue reading “Autism, Theory of Mind, and the Evolutionary Disruption of Hierarchy”
SpiroLateral’s Fractal Engine: The Power of Non-Linear Logic
SpiroLateral’s Fractal Engine: The Power of Non-Linear Logic SpiroLateral operates on a fractal engine, a recursive, self-similar pattern of logic that allows for adaptive, non-linear problem-solving. Unlike traditional hierarchical or linear models of reasoning—which rely on fixed stages, categorical separation, and binary logic—SpiroLateral’s fractal logic framework is designed to reflect the way complex systems naturallyContinue reading “SpiroLateral’s Fractal Engine: The Power of Non-Linear Logic”
Systemic Reform for Survivors of Abuse and Trauma Act (SRSATA)
Isha Sarah Snow PO Box 471Cathlamet WA 98612February 16, 2025 To: The United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500 Subject: A Plea for Reform – Protect Survivors and Our Children from Systemic Neglect Dear America, I write to you today not just as a survivor of domestic abuse, but as aContinue reading “Systemic Reform for Survivors of Abuse and Trauma Act (SRSATA)”
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