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Koko: Fear of God Prompts Collaboration
Cultural Intelligence, Peace Intelligence
Fear of Vengeful Gods Helped Societies Expand
A study, published Wednesday in Nature, suggests religiosity may contribute to greater cooperation and collaboration despite geographic separation.
Marcus Aurelius: Cognitive Dissonance at Defense — Hollow Army, Hollow Generals
Corruption, Idiocy, Ineptitude, Military
In the Pentagon’s new budget, the Air Force won and the Navy and Army lost (Washington Post, by Dan Lamothe, 09 Feb 2016)
This general ‘takes umbrage’ at the notion the U.S. military has been gutted (Washington Post, 09 Feb 2016)
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Stephen E. Arnold: ZyLab History of Innovation
Advanced Cyber/IO
Big data was a popular buzzword a few years ago, making it seem that it was a brand new innovation. The eDiscovery process, however, has been around for several decades, but recent technology advancements have allowed it to take off and be implemented in more industrial fields. While many big data startups have sprung up, ZyLab-a leading innovator in the eDiscovery and information governance-started in its big data venture in 1983. ZyLab created a timeline detailing its history called, “ZyLab’s Timeline Of Technical Ingenuity.” Read full post.
Antechinus: Flawed Models, Government-Industry Corruption on Regulation of Toxic Chemicals
Commerce, Commercial Intelligence, Corruption, Earth Intelligence, Government, Ineptitude
Flawed Models and Industry Influence Affects Regulation of Toxic Chemicals
The EPA regularly contracts with for-profit consultancies to perform risk assessments used in evaluations of toxic chemicals. This gives these private organizations considerable sway in the decision-making process, often with little transparency about ties to chemical manufacturers. Health effects researchers point to flawed computer simulations and the revolving door between the EPA and consulting firms as the reason industry-supported research often concludes that exposure risks are of no concern.
Wayne Madsen: European Political Influence Operations Are «Made in USA»
IO Deeds of War
European Political Influence Operations Are «Made in USA»
In yet another case of pure American hypocrisy on a grand scale, the US Congress has ordered James Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, to investigate alleged Russian financing of European political parties over the past decade.
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Sepp Hasslberger: Is Zika a Fake Panic Led by WHO & CDC?
07 Health, 08 Wild Cards, Corruption, Government
Can we trust the World Health Organisation on Zika? Read this article by Jon Rappoport and decide for yourself.
Zika: Who launched the fake-epidemic story in Brazil?
Going from 4,000 cases to 404 cases was a revelation. It means there is no reason to claim, so far, that there is an epidemic of microcephaly. Then, another stunner. Of the 404 cases, only 17 “had a relationship with the Zika virus.” Therefore, obviously, there was no Zika-causing-microcephaly story, either.
