Shape

…of an emerging argument. These eight snapshots (numbered 0–7) walk you through a quick tour. Skip to the last one for the payoff!

0

Civilization hangs by a thread. Mistrust is exploding, institutions are collapsing, and tempers are on fire.

Is there a way out, other than catastrophe?

Yes. The LoRC methodology shows us that path.

The map unfolds in six easy stages:

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1

Reasoning and Deciding are separate human mechanisms.

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2

But one can be used to map the other.

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3

Emergent patterns in human decision-making raise standing waves in the fabric of society.

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4

That fixed terrain dictates the fate of civilizations. Mapping it reveals hidden pitfalls and their escapes.

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5

Strategic clarity bursts forth. Social problems flash elegant solutions at all levels of human interaction.

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6

Simple heuristics, or memorable “rules of thumb,” carry the message to a wider audience.

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7

Bottom line:

Human universals, not our real or imagined differences, control the rise and fall of civilizations. This is cause for cautious optimism.

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ADDED: Further details appear in a follow-up post.