Aside from preventing burnout, the Army has much to gain from embracing telework; for example, they’ll be able to train troops for modern combat. Modern war is heavily reliant on decentralised coordination for complex operations to succeed, as not every soldier will be in the same geographical area. Telework not only provides a low-risk environment for soldiers to practice what it’s like to communicate in a remote setting, but it also identifies those who are likely to fail when placed in such a situation during actual conflicts. Read full article here
Culture
The Priest in the Arena
The phrase “man in the arena” has been popularized in recent years, but a lesser known, more dangerous archetype is the “priest in the arena”. This figure is responsible for a process called theocratic capture, where an institution surrenders to a cult demanding unaccountable authority, fueled by claims to privileged knowledge. These cults often target powerful institutions and attempt to monopolize conversations with scaremongering tactics and hostile treatment of allies. It is important to identify and stop theocratic capture before it can gain control. Read full article here
Merv
May 29, 2023
