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How Spies Think by David Omand

How Spies Think: 10 Lessons in Intelligence by David Omand is a book that explores the world of intelligence gathering and analysis. Omand is a former director of GCHQ, the British intelligence agency responsible for signals intelligence and cybersecurity. The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a

The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene

The 33 Strategies of War is a book written by Robert Greene that explores the strategies and tactics used throughout history to win wars, conflicts, and battles. The book covers 33 distinct strategies that can be used to achieve victory, regardless of the situation. Here is a brief summary of

Predicting the Future

Bayesian probability is a statistical framework that provides a way of reasoning about uncertainty. It is commonly used in data analysis, but it can also be applied in situations where data is scarce or non-existent. In this blog post, we'll explore how to implement Bayesian probability without data.

Ends, Ways and Means

Ends, Ways, and Means is a strategy framework that has been used for centuries to help organisations plan and execute their goals. The framework provides a clear and concise way to think about strategy and how it can be implemented. In this blog post, we'll explore the framework

This Hurts to Write!

As an Australian, it hurts to write this one. As a kid in the 80's I remember winning once or twice against the All Blacks. Ahhh those were the days 😢. The New Zealand national rugby union team, also known as the All Blacks, is one of the most

Gegen What!?

Gengen pressing or counter-pressing, is a highly effective football tactic that has gained popularity in recent years. Although not creating it, Jurgen Klopp is largely credited with path to prominence during his time at Borussia Dortmund, in the German Bundesliga. Gegen pressing involves applying high-intensity pressure on the opposition immediately