Get in Touch

I welcome thoughtful engagement with The Language of Stress framework. Whether you're a researcher exploring consciousness theories, an AI developer interested in the technical architecture, or simply someone with questions about the work—I'd like to hear from you.

What to Expect

I am an independent researcher working without institutional support or staff. This means:

  • All inquiries come directly to me - You won't be filtered through assistants or departments

  • Responses may take time - I balance this work with other responsibilities and give each inquiry the attention it deserves

  • I prioritize substantive engagement - Detailed questions, constructive critiques, and collaboration inquiries will receive thorough responses

Please be patient. I read everything, and I will respond.

Types of Inquiries I Welcome

Academic & Research

  • Theoretical challenges or critiques

  • Questions about specific mechanisms or claims

  • Requests for clarification on technical details

  • Collaboration or consultation opportunities

  • Peer review feedback

Technical & Implementation

  • AI development and PTRA architecture questions

  • Implementation challenges or specifications

  • Partnership inquiries for building tension-based systems

  • Technical consulting requests

Media & Press

  • Interview requests

  • Background information for articles

  • Permission for extended quotations

  • Speaking engagement inquiries

General

  • Thoughtful questions about the framework

  • Feedback on the paper or website

  • Suggestions for clarity or accessibility

  • Personal reflections on the ideas

What I'm Not Able to Help With

To manage expectations and my time:

  • I cannot provide medical or psychological advice - While the framework has implications for mental health, I am not a licensed therapist or psychiatrist

  • I cannot review or evaluate other people's theories in detail - I'm happy to discuss connections to Language of Stress, but I don't have capacity for extensive analysis of alternative frameworks

  • I cannot provide immediate responses - This is not a customer service line; thoughtful questions deserve thoughtful answers

How to Reach Me

Email (Primary Contact)

josh@languageofstress.com

This is the best way to reach me for all inquiries. Please include:

  • A clear subject line indicating the nature of your inquiry

  • Enough context for me to provide a meaningful response

  • Your preferred timeline if time-sensitive

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For Collaboration & Partnerships

If you're interested in:

  • Technical implementation of PTRA architecture

  • Research collaboration on consciousness or AI development

  • Consulting on tension-based AI systems

  • Speaking engagements or interviews

  • Licensing or patent discussions

Please email with "COLLABORATION" in the subject line and include:

  • Your background and organization (if applicable)

  • Specific area of interest or proposed collaboration

  • Timeline and scope of what you're envisioning

I review all collaboration inquiries carefully and respond to those that align with the development and integrity of this work.

For Media & Press

If you're writing about The Language of Stress, I'm happy to provide:

  • Background interviews

  • Clarification on specific claims

  • High-resolution images or diagrams

  • Suggested framing for different audiences

  • Fact-checking assistance

Please email with "MEDIA" in the subject line and include:

  • Your publication or platform

  • Nature of the story/article

  • Your deadline

  • Specific questions or areas you'd like to discuss

A Note on Critiques & Challenges

I genuinely welcome intellectual challenges to this framework. If you believe you've identified a flaw in the logic, a contradiction in the claims, or an empirical prediction that fails, please reach out.

Science advances through rigorous challenge and revision. I've spent ten years stress-testing this framework, but I recognize that blind spots are inevitable when working independently. Your critiques—if substantive—are valuable contributions.

When submitting critiques, the most helpful approach is to:

  • Specify which claim or mechanism you're challenging

  • Explain the contradiction or problem you've identified

  • Provide your reasoning or evidence

  • Suggest what would count as resolution

I will engage seriously with well-reasoned challenges.

Response Time

  • General inquiries: 1-2 weeks

  • Technical/collaboration inquiries: 2-3 weeks

  • Media with deadlines: Please provide as much notice as possible; I'll do my best to accommodate

  • Urgent matters: Please mark as "URGENT" in subject line, but note this should be reserved for genuinely time-sensitive issues

Before You Email

Consider checking:

  1. FAQ - Many common questions are already answered

  2. Research Overview - Detailed technical and theoretical information

  3. The Paper (PDF) - Comprehensive treatment including appendices addressing common critiques

If your question isn't addressed in these resources, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Privacy & Correspondence

  • Email privacy: I won't share your contact information or correspondence without permission

  • Public discussion: I may reference general themes from inquiries (anonymously) in future work or FAQs, but specific exchanges remain private unless we agree otherwise

  • Collaboration transparency: If our conversation leads to collaboration, we'll discuss authorship, attribution, and public acknowledgment explicitly

Thank You

The fact that you've engaged with this work deeply enough to reach out means a great deal. Whether you're offering critique, seeking collaboration, or simply curious about the ideas, I appreciate your time and intellectual generosity.

I look forward to hearing from you.

— Joshua Craig Pace