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”

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)”

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”

A List of -Isms, as seen through a Functional Conflict perspective

All oppression leads to experiencing individual traumas. A Brief and Non-Comprehensive List of Oppressions: ableism = systemic and systematic discrimination against alter-abled or “disabled” people. adultism = systemic and systematic prejudice and discrimination against young people and children. ageism = systemic and systematic discrimination against persons of an older age group. antisemitism = systemic andContinue reading “A List of -Isms, as seen through a Functional Conflict perspective”

Government Consulting Agreement

Sample Agreement Below: Between[Government Entity Name][Address][City, State, Zip Code](“Client” or “Government Entity”) AndSpiroLateral, LLCPO BOX 471 Cathlamet, WA 98612 USAIsha Sarah Snow, Consultant 1. Purpose of Agreement This Agreement is made and entered into as of [Effective Date] between the Government Entity and SpiroLateral, LLC for the provision of consulting services in trauma-informed policy strategy,Continue reading “Government Consulting Agreement”

Using a Functional-Conflict perspective for evaluation of Intersectional Social Problems

Isha Sarah SnowSociology 102/Social ProblemsJenna DePasquale, M.S., A.B.D.February 9, 2025 Memo 1: Abstract Colonizer culture, in its endless quest for hegemony, is innately insular. This contributes to social dysfunction, collective emotional avoidance and reluctance to self reflect. This memo provides a new theoretical framework for initiating collective shadow work, combining psychological and sociological approaches toContinue reading “Using a Functional-Conflict perspective for evaluation of Intersectional Social Problems”

Autism as an Evolutionary and Cultural Mechanism: A Functional-Conflict Perspective

Isha Sarah Snow pandemicnova@gmail.comFebruary 12, 2025 Abstract Autism, often framed as a disorder in Western psychiatric models, may instead be an evolutionarily adaptive mechanism that serves both individual and cultural functions. Applying Edward Hagen’s evolutionary model of mental illness as a response to adversity (Hagen, 2011), along with Brown’s assertion that self-destructive behaviors function asContinue reading “Autism as an Evolutionary and Cultural Mechanism: A Functional-Conflict Perspective”

Western Parenting Impacts on Human Development and Behavior: America’s Hidden Health Crisis

Isha Sarah SnowLower Columbia College pandemicnova@gmail.com 17997 total word count PowerPoint Presentation ABSTRACT: Using punitive discipline methods results in lower levels of cognitive complexity, which is how well people perceive things. Low cognitive complexity results in difficulties with self control and emotional self regulation, which show up in adulthood as deviant behavior, such as impulsivityContinue reading “Western Parenting Impacts on Human Development and Behavior: America’s Hidden Health Crisis”