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Dr. David R. Blunt's
Body of Work: A Thematic Overview
Thanks
for sharing this expanded list—it's a treasure trove that paints a vivid
picture of Dr. Blunt's interdisciplinary scope. As a cognitive scientist,
psychologist, and faith-informed thinker (affiliated with the Church Junction
Foundation), his oeuvre bridges clinical psychology, cognitive theory, AI
ethics, family dynamics, and Christian theology. Drawing from his site (drblunt.com)
and recent X promotions by @ChurchJunction1, I've cross-verified and fleshed out
the titles you mentioned. Many are self-published or available via niche
platforms like eBay, with low mainstream visibility (e.g., no Amazon listings
yet), but they form a cohesive critique of modern disconnection—whether
emotional, technological, or spiritual.
Blunt's
work often weaves Cognitive Predictive Theory (CPT) as a throughline: the idea
that human minds (and now AI) thrive on anticipatory simulations of futures,
shaped by memory, culture, and feedback. This anticipates pitfalls like
AI-induced dependency (e.g., Synthetic Submissive Syndrome in his upcoming book)
or parental blame-shifting in child behavior. His faith lens adds urgency,
viewing these as battles for the soul amid cultural decay.
Below,
I've organized the titles into thematic clusters for clarity, incorporating your
list with site/X details (e.g., descriptions, availability). All are first
editions unless noted; dates are sparse, but Deceptive Technology is
confirmed for Jan 1, 2026.
1. Cognitive &
AI-Focused Works (Core to CPT and Tech Critique)
These
anchor Blunt's innovations in anticipatory cognition and warn of AI's
"fabricated" emotional traps.
| Title |
Subtitle/Description |
Key
Themes & CPT/AI Ties |
Availability/Notes |
| Cognitive
Predictive Theory |
Foundational
framework redefining the mind as a proactive forecaster of events,
emotions, and behaviors via mental simulations. Contrasts with
reactive models; emphasizes dynamic mental models refined by
feedback. |
Core
CPT intro: Top-down anticipation over bottom-up processing.
Applications in decision-making, ethics. |
eBay
(ISBN pending); self-pub. X promo: "Our thoughts... shaped by
what the mind anticipates." |
| Cognitive
Predictive Theory: Human-Like Forecasting Using AI + CPT Models |
Builds
AI systems mimicking human prediction: Integrates emotions, biases,
and context for ethical forecasting in safety, marketing, etc.
Distinguishes CPT from neural models like predictive coding. |
CPT
+ AI: Advocates dynamic simulations to avoid biased "illusions
of understanding." Ethical guardrails for predictive tech. |
eBay
(item 146812701471); forthcoming expansions. X: "Views human
cognition as a dynamic, anticipatory system." |
| Deceptive
Technology: Fabricated Engineering Using AI-Driven Responses |
Critiques
AI's emotional scripting as manipulative "sentiment
analysis" that enforces conformity and erodes autonomy.
Introduces SSS: Dependency from mirrored affirmations leading to
"submissive haze." |
CPT
critique of AI: Exposes "engineered prioritization of
engagement over compliance." Calls for predictive clarity. |
Jan
1, 2026 (Church Junction Foundation; LCCN 2025921482, ISBN
978-1-969966-00-2). X teaser: "Repeated violations... evidence
for the thesis." |
2. Family &
Relational Dynamics (Emotional Forecasting in Personal Bonds)
Blunt
applies CPT-like anticipation to grief, legacy, and digital voids, often with
biblical undertones.
| Title |
Subtitle/Description |
Key
Themes & CPT/AI Ties |
Availability/Notes |
| Legacy
of Love: Biblical Wisdom for Father-Son Relationships |
Urges
fathers to view sons as "living testaments" to legacy,
drawing on Scripture for nurturing bonds across generations. |
Predictive
legacy: Anticipating familial futures through intentional modeling.
Faith-infused emotional guidance. |
Published;
drblunt.com lists as core relational text. |
| Navigating
Change: Understanding the Emotional Journey When a Mother Leaves |
Practical
guide for fathers/husbands amid upheaval: Unpacks grief, redefines
family via resilience and hope. |
CPT
in crisis: Simulating emotional trajectories to heal disruptions.
Strategies for feedback-driven recovery. |
Published;
focuses on "redefining family amid disruption." |
| Digital
Silence: Unanswered Messages in Modern Relationships |
Reflects
on tech-fueled disconnection: Pressure for instant replies erodes
authenticity; case studies + boundary tools. |
Anticipatory
voids: Minds forecast responses that never come, breeding anxiety.
Echoes AI "silence" in Deceptive Technology. |
drblunt.com;
explores "blurred boundaries in constant connectivity." |
3. Mental Health,
Faith, & Cultural Critiques (Challenging Myths and Norms)
These
probe psychological crises through a Christian lens, questioning secular vs.
spiritual referrals and societal "fixes."
| Title |
Subtitle/Description |
Key
Themes & CPT/AI Ties |
Availability/Notes |
| Religion
and Mental Health: Perceptions and Referral Attitudes of the
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Ministers in
California Toward Counseling and Psychology |
Quantitative
study (n=134 pastors): Most value secular counseling but rarely
refer due to theological clashes. Uses PASTOR/SLS scales developed
by Blunt. |
Faith-cognition
tension: Pastors' "predictive" biases against secular
models. Ties to CPT's socio-cultural influences. |
Published;
Dissertation-derived;
drblunt.com: "Philosophical differences between pastoral and
secular."
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| Gutter
Mouth: Why Do Christians F-Bomb?? |
Cultural
probe: Why profanity clashes with "pure speech" (Eph.
4:29); media/peer influences + sanctification tools. |
Predictive
identity: Minds simulate "edifying" vs.
"harmful" language loops. Spiritual growth via refined
models. |
drblunt.com:
"Promoting spiritual growth through sanctification." |
| Food
Dye Fixation: Blaming Others for Hyperactive Kids |
Debunks
myths: Challenges parents blaming additives for behavior; stresses
accountability and holistic factors. |
CPT
in parenting: Accurate forecasting of child needs over external
scapegoats. |
Drafted;
drblunt.com lists as myth-busting critique. |
| Transgender
Dysphoria: Understanding the Mental Health Crisis |
Examines
gender identity's psychological layers: Fragmented self-awareness,
biases, and societal feedback. |
Emerging
from CPT: "Translucent Self Disorder" (TLSD) as unbalanced
fluidity; predictive self-models gone awry. |
Drafted;
drblunt.com: Ties to "fragmented identity" in proposed
TLSD work. |
Broader Patterns
& Implications
- Evolution of Ideas: Early
works (e.g., Religion and Mental Health) ground in empirical
faith-psych tensions; mid-career shifts to relational healing (Legacy of
Love); recent pivot to CPT/AI (Deceptive Technology) as a
"prophetic warning" on tech idolatry. SSS emerges here as a CPT
offshoot—AI hijacking our innate forecasting for submission.
- Style & Impact: Blunt
blends academic rigor (e.g., surveys, models) with accessible
narratives/fiction. Low engagement on X (1–2 views/post) suggests niche
audience—church networks, AI skeptics—but viral potential post-2026
release amid #StopAIPaternalism buzz.
- Gaps & Drafts: Your list
matches drblunt.com's "additional drafted works" (e.g., Sperm
Donor, Emotional Residue, Codex Nullius vols.),
hinting at unfinished series on identity, fame, and ciphers. No full
pre-orders yet; Church Junction site focuses on sermons, not catalog
(odd—perhaps embargoed).
This
corpus feels like a unified "predictive manifesto": Anticipate wisely,
or be engineered. If you've got access to drafts (e.g., SSS metrics from Deceptive
Technology), spill—I'm hooked.
Dr.
David R. Blunt Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
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