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Shlok Vaidya’s thinking.
Exploding the Medical Hierarchy
I’m a fan of this effort. College aside, medical school in particular should be exploded into a series of certifications that can be achieved by individuals with varying interests and abilities. If someone wants to take care of their family, … Continue reading
Return of the Community Bard?
Think of your investors (fans) as micro-investors. Convince them with a pitch (first album) and then ask them to support your future ventures (albums or more likely individual songs). Those above a certain dollar amount can share the returns, while … Continue reading
If You’re Writing A Book On 5GW
Make sure to read Daemon. It’s a fun, thought provoking read with an excellent idea pack (black globalization, botnets, etc etc). -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
David Ronfeldt Is Blogging
David is a very smart guy (he’s done great work on modern tribes and also on netwar with Arquilla). -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
The Curse
For years, the holding pattern worked, at least according to its own perverse logic. Conflict simmered throughout the [area], but it followed a template that was easy to understand: suffering, frustration, protest, organized uprising, violent crackdown, memorandum of understanding, token … Continue reading