Scott Douglas Jacobsen
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Scott Douglas Jacobsen is the publisher of In-Sight Publishing (ISBN: 978-1-0692343) and Editor-in-Chief of In-Sight: Interviews (ISSN: 2369-6885). He is a member in good standing of numerous media organizations.
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Amman Citadel: Layers of History and Civilization in Jordan
The Amman Citadel, perched on Jabal al-Qal’a, offers a living chronicle of civilizations stacked across time. From the Ammonites of the 9th century BCE, whose inscriptions to Milkom survive, to Roman temples, Byzantine churches, and Umayyad palaces, the site reflects continual reconstitution. The Temple of Hercules, colossal ruins, Byzantine adaptations, and Umayyad architecture illustrate layers of cultural inheritance, interrupted by earthquakes and restored in modern times. The Archaeological Museum, once home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, deepens the story. Visiting reveals more than ruins—it is a lesson in how civilizations adapt, recycle, and endure, while raising questions about humanity’s future.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in History
Disappeared Newborns in Former Yugoslavia: ECtHR Rulings, Serbia’s Reforms, and Croatia’s Obligations
Between the 1960s and 1990s, thousands of parents in Serbia and Croatia were told their newborns had died, often without proof. The ECtHR ruled in Zorica Jovanović v. Serbia (2013) and Petrović v. Croatia (2025) that states violated family rights. Allegations include falsified identities, missing records, and illicit payments. Serbia has enacted reforms; Croatia must follow suit.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Families
Navigating Cultural Fluidity: Self, Stereotypes, and Cross-Border Understanding
Identity and culture are both fluid, evolving constructs shaped by global interaction. Dr. Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson emphasizes the Self as dynamic, while cultures shift through collective human behavior. Misaligned assumptions, epistemic colonialism, and stereotypes—whether East-to-West or West-to-East—risk reducing individuals to types rather than respecting their individuality. Translation tools bridge language but often fail at nuance, idioms, and cultural subtext, creating further misunderstandings. In intercultural settings, respect, openness, and sensitivity are essential, particularly regarding communication, cognition, and conduct. Withdrawal from harmful exchanges is valid self-care. Ultimately, cultivating empathy and dialogue fosters dignity, cooperation, and resilience in a globalized era.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Lifehack
Robert J. Bolton Jr. on The Interchurch Center: Strategic Homes for Mission-Driven Nonprofits
Robert J. Bolton Jr. is President and Executive Director (and Bishop) of The Interchurch Center, a Class A community hub in New York City for mission-driven organizations. He guides nonprofits to secure not merely offices but strategic homes. With over 10 years of experience managing complex facility portfolios—encompassing more than 200 properties and multifaceted budgets—he leverages AI and cloud platforms to streamline leasing, maintenance, finance, and communications, thereby lowering costs and enhancing tenant satisfaction. Over two decades, Bolton has built high-performing teams, founded a thriving church and nonprofit, and led programs in food security, education, mentorship, and spiritual formation—aligning people, purpose, and process to revitalize communities.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Interview
Allenby/King Hussein Bridge Border Crossing to Jordan: Sensory Differentiation and Hints of the Historical Amman Citadel
After arriving at the border crossing between Israel and Jordan, I was told to take a taxi after being dropped off at a truck stop, essentially. One taxi was there. Go to it, no one in it–uh-oh. The heat waves blasted. I talked to a trucker. They direct me to the road and the crossing station. I spoke to some people.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Journal
Fumfer Physics 10: Algorithms, Emergence, and the Universe
In this dialogue, Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rick Rosner debate whether algorithms adequately describe the universe. Jacobsen begins with the standard definition of an algorithm as a step-by-step, finite process like a recipe. Rosner counters that the universe does not follow strict routines but operates through emergence—patterns forming from possibility rather than predetermined rules. They compare laws of physics to contours shaped by statistical dynamics and symmetry, not rigid instructions. Rosner emphasizes counting numbers as emergent from discrete macro objects, while quantum systems can blur definitions. Their exchange highlights the tension between algorithmic order and emergent complexity in nature.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Education
Ohio’s “Operation Next Door”: Rev. Dean Dimon Arrested
Rev. Dean “Dino” Dimon (76), priest at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Avon/Avon Lake, Ohio, was arrested in Ohio’s 2025 Operation Next Door crackdown for soliciting prostitution. He was placed on administrative leave by the Metropolis of Pittsburgh.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Criminal
UN Special Procedures and Afghan Advocacy: Gender Persecution in Afghanistan Accountability Working Group Training
The Gender Persecution in Afghanistan Accountability Working Group (GPWG) presented a one-hour training session on the United Nations Special Procedures today. They emphasized the importance of UN “Special Procedures,” particularly in the context of Afghanistan. The webinar focused on specific UN mandates and their impacts on Afghans. This is a particularly significant time for the Afghan people. Gehad Madi, the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants, was referenced in addressing the forced returns of Afghans from Iran and Pakistan. Other mandates were also highlighted in the session, including those of Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur for the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association; Farida Shaheed, Special Rapporteur for the Right to Education; and Rosemary Kayess, Special Rapporteur for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Education
The Who and the What of Tyler James Robinson. Content Warning.
Tyler James Robinson (born April 16, 2003) is a 22-year-old Utah resident from Washington, Utah. He is a third-year student in the Electrical Apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College and previously attended Utah State University for one semester (Fall 2021) as a pre-engineering major. He also earned concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University during his high school years (2019–2021).
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Criminal
The Actual Criminal Cases Against Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu
Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu are territorial and cultural leaders. Collective valences differ. Are there criminal charges against both? Are both on trial? Where does each stand domestically and internationally in each regard?
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Criminal
Fumfer Physics 9: Algorithms, Emergence, and the Nature of Physical Reality
Scott Douglas Jacobsen asked Rick Rosner whether distinguishing between algorithmic and non-algorithmic processes is meaningful in physics and cosmology. Rosner rejected the primacy of algorithms, arguing that computation is linear while associative information is multidimensional, shaped by correlations among variables. He described the universe as compressing vast possibilities into efficient three-dimensional structures, with protons, electrons, and neutrons transmitting information. For Rosner, physical reality emerges from principles of efficiency and existence rather than fixed step-by-step rules. Algorithms can be imposed retroactively as explanatory frameworks, but they miss the improvisational, self-organizing nature of the cosmos. Emergence, not recipes, defines reality’s unfolding.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Education
Fumfer Physics 8: Distinguishing Energy and Matter in an Informational Universe
Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How do you distinguish energy and matter in an informational framework? Rick Rosner: I do not really know. For me, it always goes back to macrostructures—things big enough to have permanence: stars, galaxies, planets, the large-scale structure of the universe. You can describe most of the physics of macrostructures in terms of electrons, protons, and neutrons. You can also account for most of the energy. Matter has kinetic energy, but energy in itself—massless or nearly massless stuff—travels at or near the speed of light. Its energy comes from that motion: photons and neutrinos, essentially.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Interview
