The Moral Decay of America Project
Master Index & Project Structure
This directory consolidates the “Moral Decay of America” project, combining narrative stories, historical analysis, and the theoretical physics of coherence framework.
Start Here
- 00_READING_ORDER.md - What to read first and why (method-driven sequence)
- AET_Vault Method Protocol - Claim to evidence trace workflow
01_Stories (The Narrative Arc)
Character-driven narratives illustrating the shift from high-constraint/high-coherence to low-constraint/low-coherence.
- Part I: Samuel (1900) - The Baseline (High Constraint)
- Part II: Henry (1926) - The Decay Begins (Lag Phase)
- Part III: William (1950) - Peak Coherence (The Illusion)
- Part IV: Thomas (1974) - The Phase Transition (Collapse)
- Part V: Jacob (1998) - The Aftermath (Normalization)
- Part VI: Jacob (2025) - The Choice (Voluntary Coherence)
02_Theoretical_Framework
The “Theophysics” core papers and domain breakdowns.
- Core Theory:
- Domain Analysis:
- Detailed breakdowns of specific domains (Economic, Family, Trust, Religion, Technology).
- Methodology:
- Research systems and definitions.
03_Historical_Analysis
Decade-by-decade reports and specific case studies.
- Decade Reports: Detailed analysis of 1900-1973.
- Timelines: Chronological tracking of moral decline.
- Social Physics Essays: “The Breaking of Money,” “The Great Decoupling.”
- Control Group (Amish): Research on high-coherence sub-populations.
Project Status
- Narratives: Edited with image placeholders and refined Analyst Commentaries.
- Structure: Consolidated from Drafting folders.
- Next Steps: Final review of theoretical papers for publication alignment.