gradients work both ways

understanding key : examples

-all roads lead to rome
-all moslems pray towards mecca- qibla [sura 2 verse 136]

modern/present exemplar

the cultural epicentre of the modern world is the u.s.a.

to maintain this position as epicentre - i.e. at the [fountain]head of the gradient :
-elevation in the cultural register of "superlative" takes a prominent, structural, necessary, quasi-fundamental role in the cultural mindset of the nation.
[this property is not unique, many organisational bodies embody it as objective, however, it is of importance in understanding the argument posited - so though it may seem as implicit criticism of the usa it is not necessarily the case]

-as illustration
in weapons - the weapons have to be the best
in conspiracy- the conspiracy has to be the best
in conspiracy theory [ and evolution is sometimes a theory]- it has to be the most inclusive, detailed and radically sensational

within this posited cultural landscape and lexicon of superlative
a mechanism of hype and scandalised sale[projection both internal and external] -which may be argued or observed to be the indicative signature of many american products - is emergent and reinforces the "trait?"[please excuse the use of this word - i dont like it either]
and illuminates some potential serious challenges and many important considerations.

some questions/points

-simpering and amplification of projected image from vassal states and business ally or dependents
-amplication of external projection by senior but less powerful allies
-seeding of centre to maximise global projection of concept idea or product- gravity loop capture from again vassal, business ally and dependents - negociated? co-option of the projection "machine"
-model-able heirarchy of sub alpha allies with associated clamour for favoured status
connected to predictable machievallian possibilities of external politic / diplomacy.
-overconfidence due to overestimation of self reinforcing and saturated imagery/projection.
-competitive advantage - from moulding concepts within centre - amidst cultural melieux -thus developing some "immunity" to any damaging aspects of conceptual framework, almost functionally a beta testing, which less central entities are not equipped to handle as readily, having had less experience through the emergent/development stage, being less culturally aligned, and obviously less developed than centre - with less stabilised amelioration capacity, less complexity and less capacity for subtlety of amelioration approach.


to be further added to

- realitystructure