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Welcome to a strange DeMarco journey intertwining the allure of "Star Wars" with the wisdom of ancient Stoicism. My love affair with this epic saga began in 1977, when I first witnessed THE magic at The Laurel Theater in San Carlos, CA. I was so captivated that I saw the original movie 13 times in …
I recently had an intriguing conversation with a colleague about Futures Literacy and wargaming, particularly focusing on planning for emerging technologies. During the convo, the concept of scaled wave weapons came up, which initially puzzled me—I had no idea. Intrigued, I asked for more details, and he provided a high-level explanation that sparked my curiosity. …
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Sometimes, a conversation with a colleague leaves you in deep contemplation, urging a pause to reflect and think further. Our recent discussion did just that, delving into the intricate and layered concept of "lore," with a particular focus on its relevance to the United States Air Force (USAF). Lore, in its essence, is a tapestry …
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During my active duty initial stint with the USAF, I had the unique opportunity to be stationed in Germany, operating C23As out of Zweibrucken Air Base. This period offered me a fascinating perspective on the nuances of American cultural impact across Europe, encompassing both its positive and negative aspects. My tenure coincided with the momentous …
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Came across an article by Bret McKay recently that delved into the intersection of philosophy and leadership across several philosophers. I've always enjoyed Bret's work, but this particular piece sparked some additional thoughts for me. Leadership has been a subject of fascination and study from ancient times to the modern era. Philosophers ranging from Confucius …
We don't need no education We don't need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teacher, leave them kids alone. —Another Brick in The Wall, Pink Floyd, 1979 For years, I have been fervently pondering the concept of an ideal classroom of the future, a visionary space where the fusion of technology, pedagogy, …
“Oh, I used to be disgusted And now I try to be amused” —Elvis Costello, The Angels Want to Wear My Red Shoes, 1977 A few weeks back, a colleague mentioned I was a disruptor. At first, I wasn't sure how to take it—was it a compliment, a criticism, or perhaps a bit of both? …
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A thought-provoking article by Gary Anderson caught my attention last week, titled "Why Our Generals Don’t Win." The piece ignited a fascinating discussion when I shared it on LinkedIn. Anderson's central argument is that the inability of our generals to secure victories can be traced back to the influence of the Goldwater-Nichols Act and the …
Well, I ain't evil I'm just good lookin' Start a little fire And baby start cookin' I'm a hungry man But I don't want pizza I'll blow down your house And then I'm gonna eat ya —FEED MY FRANKENSTEIN I've always been fascinated by the evolution of military strategies, specifically the offset strategies employed by …
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When I first heard of the Blue Ocean Strategy—all I could think of was Blue Ocean, like open skies—few competitors, etc. Red Ocean, lots of blood, sharks, competition, and so on. I recently read Friedman’s book Strategy: A History where he addresses Blue and Red Ocean strategies. Just thought it might be interesting to dive …
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