An assortment of academic, research, and independent study papers produced.
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Daily life, as we conventionally live it, might be the very “shadow” martial artists aim to address, shaped by collective traumas that surface in outdated cultural norms. Drawing on insights from Carl Jung and Gabor Maté, we see how outward behaviors and social structures can embody unhealed wounds rather than hidden internal phenomena. True “shadow…
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Abstract:This dialogue delves into the complexities of human decision-making under uncertainty, exploring the intricate interplay between framing effects, cognitive limitations, and potential ethical concerns in the application of psychological and economic insights. Examining a recent risky-decision experiment within this framework, we critically discuss the partial confirmation of framing reversal hypotheses and its limitations due to design constraints. The conversation then expands…
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Abstract:Relationships new, old, and past are subject to burnout, however, it is popular to focus on legally recognized dyads (e.g., partners, spouses) rather than more frequent forms (e.g., cohabitants, friends, family members, co-workers, peers). The purpose of this study measured a generalized form of relationship burnout through development of an integrated relationship burnout scale (IRTS-1).…
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This is a hypothetical paper written for a company regarding DEI initiatives; written for Sarah Whitley, PhD, SOC-495, Sociology Internship, Washington State University. Abstract:This short paper is a hypothetical framing toward a directive of a corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative for a laboratory comprised of diverse individuals whereupon new employees, vendors, and contractors…
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Abstract:This editorial explores the intersection of advanced technological practices, such as artificial intelligence and neural networks, with deep philosophical and meditative insights. It discusses the adoption of simplified neural network models in engineering, highlighting the potential risk of deviating from core principles essential for addressing global challenges like injustice and inequality. The discourse then delves…