The Boyd / Osinga Round Table
by tdaxp ~ February 11th, 2008
Chicago Boyz‘ roundtable on Science, Strategy, and War: The Strategic Theory of John Boyd has finished. The entries are:
- Introduction
- Wilf Owen
- Dan tdaxp
- Dr. Chet Richards
- Shane Deichman
- Historyguy99
- Zenpundit
- Lexington Green
- Col./Dr. Frans Osinga
In academia, it’s custom to publish these sorts of roundtables. Now the question is if Chicago Boyz will work with, say, Nimble to do the same here.
I think this is your...
February 14th, 2008 at 12:00 am
The “Nimble Option” is picking up steam [1]…
[1] http://zenpundit.com/?p=2600
February 13th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Only loosely related, I found this article on msn.com
Whether he realises it or not, the author seems to be thinking 5GW.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomeFinancing/DidTerroristsCauseTheHousingMess.aspx
February 13th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Seerov,
The only video I have ever found of Boyd is this Q&A session [1].
zenpundit,
And what really needs to be done is for Chet to publish Boyd's briefs together as a book!
[1] http://homepage.mac.com/ace354/Boyd/iMovieTheater39.html
February 12th, 2008 at 12:00 am
This is the first that I've heard of Nimble.I don't think getting permission will be a problem as we have already posted in the public domain for free. Why balk at paper?
Kind of a thin book though. Perhaps a collection of 5 CB roundtables on intriguing books ?
February 13th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Is John Boyd's famous presentation available on a webcast anywhere? I've watched a Q & A session with Boyd which really gives the impression that this man was a keen thinker and I'd like to see more. Anybody know anything?
February 12th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Sure, why not? I have read a couple of books about Boyd and enjoyed them. The solvable logistical challenge in publishing a roundtable is that everyone's got to give permission! (unless you set it up so that participating = permission
Fred
February 14th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Michael, thanks for pointing out that link. Two comments on Burns:
1) don't underestimate the role of luck and good fortune, in general, but in this case specifically on the side of the terrorists
2) what (economic) misery? seems like a neutral result to me — the only thing being lost here is what was unduly given in the orgasm of cheap, easy loans — is it truly misery to take away what never should have been? more like the inevitable reversion to the mean that just feels like it hurts
February 14th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Great suggestion Dan!
I'm game to see this happen.
Also, congratulations to you and Fei!
best
Tom
February 14th, 2008 at 12:00 am
I really liked Lex's point in that it would get the Roundtable noticed to Amazon searchers for John Boyd [1]… Ultimately, if we're writing this stuff, just as well get it out there.
[1] http://zenpundit.com/?p=2600#comment-6189