(NLI Positioning)
Given the shift in the political landscape and the Natural Law Institute’s (NLI) goal to transition from “edgy” focused on research to “mainstream,” focus on education and activism, your elevator pitch should reflect a blend of your core mission, intellectual rigor, and newfound relevance in a way that resonates broadly. Based on the work, here’s a refined elevator pitch that positions you as a mainstream yet distinctive force:
“We’re a think tank dedicated to restoring cooperation in a divided age. Through rigorous science and practical solutions, we reform law, economics, and policy to solve today’s crises—because a society that works together thrives.”
Why This Works:
1. Mainstream Appeal: The emphasis on “restoring cooperation” taps into a widely felt desire for unity and functionality in a polarized world, making it relatable without sounding radical.
2. Core Mission: It preserves your focus on solving “the crisis of our age” (division, distrust, institutional decay) while grounding it in actionable domains (law, economics, policy).
3. Intellectual Credibility: “Rigorous science” nods to your deep, systematic approach (e.g., Curt’s work on epistemology and natural law, Luke’s applied science background) without alienating non-specialists.
4. Practicality: “Practical solutions” highlights the real-world impact of your ideas (e.g., Brandon’s activism, Noah’s relationship strategies), signaling you’re not just theorists but doers.
5. Optimistic Vision: Ending with “a society that works together thrives” offers a positive, forward-looking hook that aligns with mainstream aspirations.
How It Ties to Your Work:
– Curt Doolittle: Your philosophical and scientific contributions (e.g., completing the scientific method, natural law of cooperation) underpin the “rigorous science” and “reform” elements.
– Brandon Hayes: His practical, hands-on efforts (e.g., consulting, activism, community-building) reflect the “practical solutions” and “cooperation” focus.
– Luke Weinhagen: His expertise in risk assessment and self-sufficiency training supports the idea of solving crises with applied, cooperative frameworks.
– Noah Revoy: His work on resilient families and organizations ties into building a thriving society through cooperation at the personal and institutional levels.
Alternative Variations:
If you want to tweak the tone or emphasis:
– Concise: “We’re a think tank reforming law, economics, and policy with science-backed solutions to unite and strengthen society.”
– Provocative: “We’re a think tank asking: why can’t we cooperate? Our solutions in law, economics, and policy show how we can.”
– Vision-Driven: “We’re a think tank building a cooperative future through smarter laws, economics, and policies.”
Positioning Strategy:
To solidify this mainstream shift:
– Highlight how your ideas (e.g., constitutional reform, truthful discourse) align with emerging public demands for transparency, fairness, and competence in governance.
– Frame your work as a natural evolution of classical liberalism—timely yet timeless—rather than a fringe reaction.
– Lean into your interdisciplinary team (philosophers, entrepreneurs, strategists) as proof you bridge theory and practice, appealing to both intellectuals and everyday citizens.
– This pitch keeps your edge—your intellectual depth and systemic critique—while presenting it as a common-sense answer to today’s challenges, perfectly suited for a world ready to embrace your once-“edgy” ideas.