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innovation

Interesting perspective on war, innovation, skills and strategy from Col. John Boyd

This rare video of US Air Force Colonel John Boyd shows his 1991 House Armed Services Committee Testimony and is worth watching. Many consider him to be one of the best strategic thinkers of the twentieth century and his ideas have influenced many of today’s leading strategists. Of particular interest is his focus on the essential inputs for winning victories in war, especially given the … Continue reading Interesting perspective on war, innovation, skills and strategy from Col. John Boyd

Kate Carruthers
ideas

Do we need robotic technology rules of engagement?

In a recent post I discussed a talk by Dr Peter Singer about robotics and 21st century warfare.  This use of technology raises some very big moral dilemmas, especially in the area of law, rules of engagement, and the personal effects of this kind of warfare on both combatants and civilians. For instance there is no current agreement on which body of law would govern … Continue reading Do we need robotic technology rules of engagement?

Kate Carruthers
ideas

Singularity be damned!

It’s the robotics revolution that is already here! It is reshaping our world in some important ways and most of us aren’t even noticing. I attended a talk yesterday by Dr Peter Singer, of the Brookings Institution, about his new book, Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century.  He outlined what is already happening on the ground around the world … Continue reading Singularity be damned!

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