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“Patterns of Conflict” – a techno-industrial “Art of War” (1976) [pdf]
- SocksCanClose 12y agoThis is the definitive presentation (transferred into PowerPoint by Colonel Boyd's acolytes) that quite literally changed the United States Military. Concepts like Energy-Maneuverability in air combat, and the OODA-loop came through and out of this presentation. It is very long, and very technical in terms of military context, but well worth it at the macro-strategic level. HUGE implications for the future of war and society.
- smacktoward 12y agoIf you're interested in a summary of Col. Boyd's thinking written for a non-military audience, I took a crack at writing one two years ago here: http://jasonlefkowitz.net/2013/03/how-winners-win-john-boyd-and-the-four-qualities-of-victorious-organizations/ http://jasonlefkowitz.net/2013/03/how-winners-win-john-boyd-...
- SocksCanClose 12y agoJason, great article, thanks for sharing!
- pitt1980 12y agoz