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Grey's Law, the Republic, and You (Part 2)

Devon’s Substack β€’ 299 implied HN points β€’ 18 Jul 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Government Security Law Public Policy National Defense
  1. The US Secret Service failed to prevent an assassination attempt on July 13th, 2024, due to poor decisions and lack of personnel in key positions. There was no one monitoring the roof where the assassin was situated.
  2. Using long-range sharpshooters to cover a close area wasn't effective. They had the wrong tools for the job, making it hard for them to quickly assess and respond to threats.
  3. It's better to have several officers on the roof than rely on specialists far away. A local presence can provide quicker responses and possibly capture suspects alive.

Announcement: New Robotics Newsletter

AI Supremacy β€’ 1120 implied HN points β€’ 12 Jan 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Robotics Startups National Defense Innovation
  1. The author is launching a new robotics newsletter called 'OK, Robot' and is deeply interested in robotics coverage.
  2. The newsletter will cover a wide range of topics in robotics including robotics startups, AI gadgets, drones, and more.
  3. The target audience for the newsletter includes those interested in emerging technology, robotics news, and advancements in automation.
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Anomaly detection firm tied to numerous former CIA officials affiliated with Beacon Global accidentally published its confidential data brokerage and persona management agreements

All-Source Intelligence Fusion β€’ 854 implied HN points β€’ 15 Jan 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Intelligence Security National Defense Surveillance Government Contracts
  1. Orbis Operations, led by former CIA officials, accidentally published confidential data agreements.
  2. Anomaly detection techniques used by intelligence agencies and corporations focus on detecting anomalies and insider threats.
  3. National security data brokers like Orbis fuse various data sources for surveillance and intelligence gathering.

The Pain We Choose

The Radar β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 21 Mar 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics War Vietnam War National Defense
  1. War is a choice we make, not something that happens to us. It's about facing the consequences of our decisions.
  2. The way war decisions are made in the US needs a serious reevaluation. There's a lack of proper debate and oversight, leading to damaging choices.
  3. The American society has become entrenched in a cycle of perpetual conflict. To change this, we must confront the impact of war and start asking the tough questions to prevent making harmful decisions.

Cry Havoc

The Radar β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 02 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics US-China Relations National Defense Foreign Policy
  1. Gen. Mike Minihan's controversial remarks on a possible war with China were likely strategic messaging, possibly coordinated by the Biden Administration, to influence China's defense choices and actions.
  2. Minihan is praised as an exceptional military leader who fosters trust and teamwork within his teams, standing out in the US Air Force for his leadership qualities.
  3. The idea of preparing for war with China serves political interests, justifying increased defense spending and generating fear to divert public scrutiny away from the defense budget.

Nyhetsbrev steigan.no 11.02.2024

steigan.no β€’ 6 implied HN points β€’ 11 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Geoengineering History Military Propaganda National Defense
  1. Recent discussions in Norway are reevaluating the country's historical defense decisions, suggesting a blame on pacifist and socialist politicians for leaving the country defenseless in 1940.
  2. Geoengineering, the modification of weather through chemical spraying, is gaining attention globally as big business, with financiers including Bill Gates and George Soros investing in research projects to block the sun by 2050.
  3. There is a growing concern over the rewriting of history in Norway, with some suggesting a revisitation of events from World War II, attributing the country's actions and defenses to false threats, setting a dangerous precedent.

The Wrong Stuff

Trying to Understand the World β€’ 1 HN point β€’ 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Military Recruitment National Defense Social Dynamics Militarism
  1. Western militaries are facing operational and recruitment challenges despite significant funding.
  2. Military recruitment struggles are influenced by societal shifts towards individualism and lack of a coherent narrative for joining the military.
  3. The management of defense budgets over programs has led to a loss of focus on actual defense capabilities in Western countries.

Rumors of War & Technowar (Part 01)

Homo Ludens β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jan 22
πŸ’Ύ History Vietnam War Military technology Cold War National Defense
  1. The American war in Vietnam prompted the nation to question its government, leaders, and motives, showcasing the stain it left on the American psyche.
  2. Technowars like the one in Vietnam tested the limits of military power, demonstrating that even with advanced technology, victory is not guaranteed.
  3. Robert Strange McNamara's involvement in the technowar in Vietnam highlighted the flawed strategic concepts and reliance on quantitative analysis that led the U.S. into a costly and devastating conflict.

Trump's Space Farce Is Enforcement Of Starlink's Digital Prison.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jan 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Policies Space Exploration Government Surveillance National Defense
  1. The series 'Space Force' aims to justify the Space Force program under the facade of defending civilian scientific research.
  2. Starlink, a space-based satellite system, serves as a digital prison controlled by the Pentagon and Elon Musk.
  3. Cell phones are disguised digital prisons that allow for surveillance and potentially harmful targeted attacks.