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TIMN + Generational Model

(I’ve been reading about the TIMN model since finding Ronfeldt’s blog a while ago.) Its an excellent framework that allows the user to bolt on other generational models – the 4GW world, as well as energy sources, even trace the … Continue reading

06. March 2009 by Shlok Vaidya
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Narrow Arrogance

I think this phenomenon, as discussed by Tanji, KI, and McArdle, is symptomatic of what happens when you have narrowly focused institutions to create entire generations of a field. Look, narrow institutions can be useful but based on commonplace complaints … Continue reading

22. August 2008 by Shlok Vaidya
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Imperatives

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19. June 2008 by Shlok Vaidya
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Nationalism vs. Primary Loyalties

Is there a meaningful differentiation to be made between “nationalism” and the concept of primary loyalties? It seems that the value gained from the in-depth study of nationalism is negligible. We simply zoomed in way too much on a nationalist … Continue reading

18. February 2008 by Shlok Vaidya
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How To Think

MIT’s Ed Boyden has a good cheat-sheet on how to think: Synthesize new ideas constantly. Learn how to rapidly learn. Work backward from your goal. Always have a long-term plan. Make contingency maps. Collaborate. Make your mistakes quickly. Write up … Continue reading

18. December 2007 by Shlok Vaidya
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