Category Archives: IPNB of Hierarchy
Cruelty by Policy: Medicaid Cuts Are a Direct Assault on Vulnerable Americans
The U.S. House Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid are not just a political move. From the perspective of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), they represent an act of systemic cruelty. Not symbolic cruelty or ideological cruelty, but actual, lived cruelty felt in … Continue reading
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Tagged cruelty, cuts, Medicaid, Republicans, Trump Administration, US government
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Trauma is Political. Healing is, Too.
Most trauma is caused by power imbalances in which the powerful neglect, abuse, and exploit those who have less. Such out-of-balance relational dynamics–especially when protected by institutions–are the driver of mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, recurrent pain, and virtually all … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, fascism, hierarchy, Interpersonal Neurobilology, IPNB, Nervous System, politics, power, Regulation, Trauma
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The Measure of Harm
The magnitude of an act’s heinousness is measured not by how it appears on paper, but by the width, breadth, and depth of the harm it causes, especially when intentional. Trauma is far more than “something bad happened.” It deeply … Continue reading
A Deliberate Strategy to Harm Federal Workers
“We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected,” said Russell Vought, the current administration’s director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. “When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work, … Continue reading
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Tagged IPNB, OMB, politics, Russell Vought, Trauma, Trump Administration
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Autism Doesn’t Destroy Families. The Domination Hierarchy Does
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says things like “autism destroys families,” or implies that people who don’t pay taxes or hold traditional jobs are somehow less valuable, he is reflecting a worldview that has little to do with science or … Continue reading
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Tagged Autism, billionaires, families, hierarchy, IPNB, taxes
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Elon Musk: Unfit for Service
From the lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)—a multidisciplinary framework that highlights the integration of brain, mind, and relationships—effective government leadership must support social cohesion, emotional regulation, and ethical responsibility. Elon Musk’s leadership style consistently undermines these foundations. His impulsive behavior, … Continue reading
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Tagged Elon, Elon Musk, integration, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, leaders, Leadership', Musk, service
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The Neurobiological Case for Eliminating Billionaires
In recent years, discussions around the concentration of wealth, particularly in the hands of billionaires, have intensified. As wealth disparities reach unprecedented levels, so too does the impact on individuals and societies as a whole. While critiques of extreme wealth … Continue reading
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Tagged billionaires, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, neurobiology, social structure, society, ultra-wealthy, wealth, well-being
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Not Just Bad Apples: The Domination Hierarchy as a Trauma Factory
The billionaire bros want to dominate the world through technology. Their incestuous and insatiable greed involves trauma. Lots of trauma. The domination hierarchy creates the conditions for traumatized individuals to rise within it, while also ensuring its survival. A rigid, … Continue reading
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Tagged aggression, Billionaire, billionaires, Domination, domination hierarchy, hierarchy
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Elon’s Plight: When the Top Baboon Begins to Fall
The aggressive males in Dr. Robert Sapolsky’s baboon study built their lives on domination rather than connection, and when crisis struck, they had no social bonds to rely on. No one cared for them because they had never invested in … Continue reading
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Tagged baboons, Domination, domination hierarchy, Elon, Elon Musk, hierarchy, Interpersonal Neurobiolgy, IPNB, Musk, Sapolsky
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The Many Weaknesses of Elon Musk and the System That Fosters Him
Celebrity billionaire Elon Musk has been portrayed as a visionary, a genius, who reshapes industries and pushes the boundaries of innovation. However, when we step back and examine the deeper layers of his success, we begin to see that much … Continue reading
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Tagged Billionaire, connection, culture, Domination, Elon Musk, Empathy, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Musk, power, safety, society, success, thriving, well-being
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