Research & White Papers

Detailed research essays and white papers on cognitive science, system architecture, and experimental methodology.

PurposeDeep dives into specific research questions, literature reviews, and theoretical frameworks

FormatFull-length white papers and research essays (3,000–8,000 words typical)

CommunitySee the Q&A blog for discussion and follow-up questions →

Published Papers

Facial Feedback and Cognitive Mode-Switching A systematic review of the botulinum toxin evidence bearing on how facial expressions shape cognitive processing — with implications for embodied cognition and deliberate cognitive retraining. Can Avoiding a Facial Expression Change How You Think? An exploration of embodied cognition research on facial feedback and detailed analytical thinking, written for a general reader.

How to Use This Section

Read the papers: Each white paper stands alone and includes full references. No prerequisite knowledge required, though some papers link to others in this section and to the broader architecture documentation.

Discuss in the Q&A blog: Post questions or follow-up thoughts in the Q&A section. Papers are designed to invite discussion, not to close topics.

Comment on individual papers: Each paper has a comment section at the bottom. Use it to raise specific points, request clarification, or add evidence you think strengthens or challenges the arguments.

Upcoming Papers

Additional white papers in progress covering:

Architectural Error in Observational Systems (AEO) across eight institutional domains
Recovery frameworks and the schema floor violation
Causal structure identification in time-series data

All papers are open for discussion

Questions, critiques, and additions are welcome. Ask questions via the Q&A blog, or comment directly on the paper you're reading.