Research Case: Why could Appius not foresee that his tyranny would lead to a tragic end?

A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 3 1. Question Why could Appius not foresee that his tyranny would lead to a tragic end? This question examines the fall of Appius Claudius in Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 3. It does not treat his fall simply as foolishness or … Read more

Research Case: Why did Appius place private desire above public authority?

A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 3 1. Question Why did Appius place private desire above public authority? This question examines the behavior of Appius Claudius in Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 3. It does not treat him simply as a lustful man, an evil person, or a … Read more

Research Case: Why did Appius wear a mask to achieve his purpose?

A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 3 1. Question Why did Appius wear a mask to achieve his purpose? This question examines the behavior of Appius Claudius in Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 3, not as a simple matter of personality or evil, but from the perspective of … Read more

Research Notes No.107 | Dependence Between the Personal OS and the Organizational OS

Why People Who Adapt Too Deeply to an Organization Lose Freedom During Organizational Change 1. Problem Awareness People often gain stability by adapting deeply to a large Organizational OS, such as a company, a state, or a community. If a person belongs to a company, they receive income.If they have a position, they receive social … Read more