First principles thinking is a timeless methodology that continues to influence diverse fields by encouraging deep analysis and innovative solutions. While Aristotle and Descartes are pivotal figures …
What You Need to Know About the Reemergence of “Schedule F” (Executive Order 13957 – a Corollary to Project 2025)
Project 2025 and Schedule F have been in our research queue relative to our prognostication in the OODA Almanac 2024: "Viewed through the lens of history, 2024 will be a landmark year punctuated by …
The Art of Geopolitical Intelligence: Lessons for Informed Decision-Making
I have spent decades immersed in the world of geopolitical intelligence and remain a practitioner of the craft today. With this post I reflect on some of the key lessons I have learned in seeking to …
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The Digital Nomadics: Individuals, Communities, and Organizations Living the Life
The world of digital nomadism is rich with personal stories, thriving communities, and supportive organizations. From the entrepreneurial journeys of individuals like Pieter Levels and Kristin Wilson …
On Nomads, Nomadism, the Emergence of the Nation-State, and Digital Nomadism
The essence of digital nomadism lies in the freedom to choose one's location, often leading to a life of travel and exploration. This lifestyle is not confined to any particular profession but is …
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Accelerating AGI: Why we should all want it sooner vice later
I hear of many projected benefits of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). But most deal with solving big problems for humanity. Helping national security, helping defeat cancer and other horrible …
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Is the Mass Casualty Event at the Annual Hajj Pilgrimage the Largest to Date Induced by Wet Bulb Conditions?
Recent reports peg the final number of fatalities at the centuries-old Hajj Pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia at anywhere from 550 to 645 people (and rising). For now, we are …
The Future Is Here: San Francisco Deep Tech Week 23-29 June
I have spent a lifetime trying to figure out the best methods of predicting the future. When it comes to tech, the way I have found that works the best is to follow the builders who are creating our …
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Beyond Compliance: How the SEC’s Materiality Rules Should Transform Cybersecurity Oversight
The SEC says corporations have four days to notify shareholders (via an 8-k) if a cyber incident is of material interest. Assessing materiality of a breach may sounds easy to leaders who deal with …
Harnessing the OODA Loop in Business: Insights from Jamie Dimon’s Leadership at JPMorgan Chase
In his annual letter to shareholders CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon extolled the virtues of the OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) Loop decision-making model developed by military strategist John …