Category: Military Strategy
-
Tech, Competition, Battleplans, and Reinforcement Learning
Eric Schmidt stresses that the AI revolution is underhyped, with autonomous agents potentially surpassing human reasoning.China leverages its 9,9,6 work ethic to advance in AI despite lacking the capital-raising capabilities of the US, excelling in consumer apps and robots. China competes globally with open-source AI models and open training data, while the US focuses on…
-
Massive Ordinance Penetrator
-
Port Alpha
In the video titled “Port Alpha: The US Navy’s Astonishing Next-Gen Shipyard,” the discussion centers around Port Alpha, an ambitious project spearheaded by the defense company Seronic Technologies, aimed at revolutionizing the United States Navy’s shipbuilding capabilities. The video outlines how serious deficiencies within the Navy, including escalating shipbuilding delays, have spurred the initiative to…
-
Selling Fear
“I Worked At Palantir: The Tech Company Reshaping Reality” delves into the controversial role of Palantir Technologies in government surveillance and military operations, highlighting its ambition to dominate defense contracting while grappling with ethical implications. The host reflects on Palantir’s evolution since its inception in the post-9/11 era, connecting it to the normalization of government surveillance and…
-
Origins of the CCP
Sarah Paine describes Mao Zedong’s rise to power and complex legacy within Chinese communism. The lecture chronicles Mao’s strategic evolution from his early life to becoming a significant military and political leader emphasizing his innovative use of propaganda, grassroots support among peasants, and guerrilla warfare tactics amidst civil and external conflicts. Contrasting Mao’s approach with…
-
How Germany Lost…
-
Are Cartels Terrorists?
*Language Warning* Former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland Weighs In,” with mixed feelings about the potential classification of drug cartels as terrorist organizations and the military response that could follow. He highlights the complexities of this approach, emphasizing the unique nature of cartels as well-funded and strategically positioned threats close to the U.S., unlike traditional terrorist…
-
Marc Andreessen
Marc Andreessen, the discussion traverses a wide range of contemporary issues, including the implications of recent political events, the influence of media and technology on public perception, and the intertwining dynamics between government, NGOs, and social media in shaping electoral narratives. Andreessen speculates on alternate realities stemming from significant events, explores the potential for artificial intelligence…
-
The Cost of an Empire
“Why does the US spend so much on its military?”, Johnny Harris discusses the US military budget surpassing that of other major military powers combined and delves into the details of military spending. Approximately half of the budget goes towards operations and maintenance, with the next largest category being people. The Pentagon also spends heavily…
-
France vs Russia (in Africa)