Posts in 2026
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Heuristics
Sunday, May 03, 2026 in Thoughts
THIS IS A DRAFT! A running collection of heuristics I regularly use but have not yet fully thought upon or expanded. I may do so in the future. Introduction A collection of lenses I use to make sense of why people, and societies, behave the way they …
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Secondary Evolutionary Dynamics
Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Universal Model
THIS IS A DRAFT! The core evolutionary loop — inherit, vary, select — does not fully explain what persists in a system. Several secondary dynamics shape the evolutionary landscape in ways that are non-obvious and often counterintuitive. These …
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Evolutionary Dynamics
Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Universal Model
THIS IS A DRAFT! Evolutionary dynamics is a core mechanism of this model. Wherever objects generate offspring with imperfect inheritance within a dynamic context, populations (node networks sharing a lineage) change through selection over time. This …
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Malaay Lentil Coconut Stew
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Recipes
Lentil Coconut Stew (Malaay Style) A creamy, spice-forward lentil stew inspired by Somali Malaay, optimized for longevity, low inflammation, and EAT–Lancet alignment. Servings 4 Ingredients 1 cup red lentils, rinsed 3–4 green onions, sliced 2 garlic …
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Appendix 2
Friday, January 09, 2026 in Complex Adaptive System
Appendix 2: The MDV Hardware Sensors (Mass, Density, Variance) These pillars are categorized as State Variables. They represent the physical and human “hardware” that determines a system’s capacity to perform work and its durability …
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Appendix 1
Friday, January 09, 2026 in Complex Adaptive System
Appendix 1: The Criticality Sensor Array (O and E) This appendix defines the measurement criteria for the Ordering and Excitatory parameters. Scores are normalized on a 0–100 scale, where 100 represents the optimal phase state for systemic survival. …
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Introduction
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 in Complex Adaptive System
Part I: Introduction Civilization as a Complex Adaptive System Traditional political science and economics often evaluate the success of human systems through the lens of morality, ideology, or static financial metrics like GDP. While these measures …
Posts in 2025
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Recipes
About Both tangy and slightly sweet, balsamic vinaigrette is versatile enough to complement a variety of greens and vegetables without overpowering them. Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbs honey 2 tsp dijon mustard 1 clove …
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Goan Shrimp Curry
Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Recipes
Goan Shrimp Curry (Classic + EAT–Lancet Options) About A Goan-style coconut milk curry that can be prepared in its original form or enhanced with EAT–Lancet Planetary Health Diet and longevity upgrades. Use the version that fits your goals: Classic, …
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Red Lentil–Pumpkin Soup
Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Recipes
Red Lentil–Pumpkin Soup About A warm, comforting red lentil and pumpkin soup that is naturally EAT–Lancet aligned, high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and rich in anti-inflammatory spices. This unified recipe includes: Classic version EAT–Lancet …