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For me, this is one of the greatest existential (and use that word advisedly) threats to western liberal democracy. Both disinformation and misinformation (and there is a distinction between the two) are now all pervasive and are having a polarising effect on society. Getting to the 'truth' is becoming ever more difficult. Grey zone warfare is both real and active and manipulating how we see and respond to world events. We will be revisiting this issue again shortly, from the perspective of 'so what' for the intelligence analyst.

Why Explanations Are Important in Understanding Situational Awareness Learn why explanations are crucial in understanding situational awareness and the importance of establishing causality. Discover how correlation does not always imply causation, and explore the need for explanatory models. New interview with the first UK Security and Intelligence Coordinator and former GCHQ Director Sir David Omand. From The SuperCreativity Podcast with James Taylor. Listen to the full episode at https://lnkd.in/e57g6bNk #SuperCreativity #HowSpiesTHink #SituationalAwareness #ExplanationsMatter #Causality #Correlation #UnderstandingHumanBehavior #ImportanceOfExplanations #ExploratoryModels #DataAnalysis #CriticalThinking #RiskAssessment

Misinformation and disinformation are important considerations for open-source intelligence. In this podcast, Harry Kemsley OBE and Sean Corbett CB MBE are joined by Amil Khan, the founder and CEO of Valent Projects, to explore the difference between misinformation and disinformation and how analysts can overcome the challenges posed by both to support the delivery of open-source intelligence. Janes community of analysts act with impartiality, and review every source for reliability, bias, objectivity, and level of certainty to deliver assured intelligence data, using tradecraft methods consistent with your own. Link in comments to listen now #OSINT #misinformation #disinformation

Want the answers to making smarter decisions in life, career AND business? Of course you do! Check our Cowry Consulting's new podcast, How to Hack the Brain, with fantastic behavioural scientists Ziba Goddard and Raphaelle (Raphy) March!

What does it mean to interact in a secure way from a centered, wise space? According to Dr. Ann Kelley, co-author of Secure Relating and co-host of the popular podcast Therapist Uncensored, we all move in and out of secure and insecure patterns in our relationships. Ann’s modern take on attachment theory moves us from rigid categories into a more dynamic, evolving, and systemic look at our relational patterns. Listen and learn: What is the Modern Attachment Regulation Spectrum How we borrow each other’s nervous systems Why sometimes its better to speak in sentences not essays The difference between leaning “red” “blue” or “green” when it comes to relating with others How our nervous system is shaped by our environment, history and context Click here to listen to the full episode 🎙 https://lnkd.in/d3Ahigku #wiseeffortpodcast #securerelationships #modernattachment #attachmenttheory #therapistuncensored #relationalpatterns #nervoussystem #emotionalregulation

Do these 4 things to turn focus into your superpower: 1. Master internal triggers 2. Make time for traction 3. Hack back external triggers 4. Prevent distraction with pacts By consistently working toward these 4 skills, you can become Indistractable. I discussed these steps and more in my full interview on The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast with Mark Manson: https://lnkd.in/eytNkeZh I also share how to become Indistractable in my weekly newsletter. Subscribe at the link in my bio!

Unveiling the Mystery of Mel's Hole: A Deep Dive into the Conspiracy Theories Discover the captivating tale of Mel's Hole, a story that has intrigued conspiracy theorists for years. Join us as we explore the intriguing details surrounding this enigmatic phenomenon. Check out the Conspiracy Theories podcast for a more in-depth analysis. #MelsHole #ConspiracyTheories #UnexplainedPhenomena #ConspiracyWorld #SpotifyPodcast #EnigmaticMystery #UnveilingTheTruth #StrangeDiscoveries #ParanormalInvestigation #DeepDive

In this re-posted #TRACEPodcast Bribe, Swindle or Steal episode, Brian Klaas, Associate Professor at University College London and host of the award-winning podcast “Power Corrupts,” joins us to discuss his book “Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us”. Brian describes research on who is drawn to positions of power and how power impacts us, including potentially re-wiring our brains. https://bit.ly/3rail3Z

Capability, opportunity, motivation. These are the three components of the behaviour change wheel that allow us to determine what causes barriers to change. Here’s Alpharmaxim founder William Hind discussing our approach to behavioural science analysis on the Life Science Success Podcast with Don Davis PhD, MBA. You can watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dhbjfzWc

If you have any interest in learning more about psychological safety or learning from failures (especially intelligent ones) look below... This conversation was amazing and I want you to experience it for yourself. Feel free to watch, share, and repost! I would love to hear your thoughts on the topic of failure!