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”
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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”
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? For me, patriotism isn’t about blind allegiance to a nation-state or its symbols, but rather about deep care for the well-being of the people and systems that shape society. My patriotism aligns with my perspective of a nation as an interconnected system where healing individualContinue reading “Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?”
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? If there were one law that could create the deepest and most lasting change, it would be the Right to Economic and Social Self-Determination—a legal framework that ensures individuals and communities have control over their own resources, labor, and governanceContinue reading “If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?”
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”
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”
Restorative Cohesion: A Trauma-Informed Framework for Sustainable Societal Stability
The Crisis of Coercive Stability Throughout history, societies have maintained order through coercion. Hierarchical governance, punitive legal systems, and economic models based on scarcity have reinforced the idea that stability is synonymous with control. From colonial empires enforcing obedience through violence to modern capitalist economies that punish non-productivity, coercion has been the dominant mechanism ofContinue reading “Restorative Cohesion: A Trauma-Informed Framework for Sustainable Societal Stability”
Urban Planning with SpiroLateral
SpiroLateral: A Geometric Framework for Regenerative Cities SpiroLateral is a term that fuses “Spiral” and “Lateral”, representing a non-linear, adaptive approach to urban development that combines the Fibonacci sequence with lateral expansion. This model emphasizes organic growth, distributed governance, and fractal-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability, sustainability, and social cohesion. Core Principles of SpiroLateral Design 1. MathematicalContinue reading “Urban Planning with SpiroLateral”
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