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”

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?”

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)”

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”

Nervous System Fragmentation in Unstable Emotional Environments: The Autistic Double Burden

In childhood, consistent emotional attunement from caregivers is essential for developing a cohesive, regulated nervous system. When a child grows up in an emotionally unpredictable or unsafe environment, their nervous system adapts in self-protective ways, leading to fragmentation—a process where the child’s physiological states (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) become disconnected rather than integrated. How FragmentationContinue reading “Nervous System Fragmentation in Unstable Emotional Environments: The Autistic Double Burden”

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”

How Lateral Organizational Frameworks Optimize Productivity and Workplace Culture by Supporting Affirmative Action in Hiring Veterans and the Disabled

Written by Kaven Winters, Karisma Vega, Sarah Flowers, Trevor Melton, Isabella RichLower Columbia CollegeBUS144/Management of Human Relations Tim Allwine, Instructor, Business ManagementNovember 26, 2023 Affirmative Action in Hiring Veterans/Disabled Table of Contents Cover pageTitle pageTable of ContentsExecutive SummaryThesis StatementMain BodyRebuttalConclusionReferencesAppendix Executive Summary The different ways that brains process information results in two distinct communication styles.Continue reading “How Lateral Organizational Frameworks Optimize Productivity and Workplace Culture by Supporting Affirmative Action in Hiring Veterans and the Disabled”