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QAEDA Editorial. “The expansion ratchet.” Questioning Accepted Ethics, Dogma & Authority, September 2, 2026. https://qaeda.org/articles/expansion-ratchet.

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  note = {Published 2026-09-02; reviewed 2026-09-02; identifier QAEDA-ART-007}
}

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