The truth at any cost lowers all other costs — curated by former US spy Robert David Steele.
Why Big Data is now such a big deal Computers are spewing forth data at astronomical rates about everything from astrophysics to internet shopping. And it could be hugely valuable John Naughton The Observer, 17 March 2012 One of the most famous quotes in the history of the computing industry is the assertion that “640KB …
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Steele on Electoral Reform – Part 6: Cabinet Independent Voter Network, 17 March 2012 Presidential candidates must name prospective individuals to all Cabinet positions at least 90 days prior to Election Day, and those individuals must participate in such debates as the states might organize, and at least one national debate for each of the …
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When Elites Depart One of the benefits of having a son that is a scholar of ancient warfare, from Alexander the Great to the Byzantine Empire to the Mongols, is that we can have wide ranging discussions on very deep topics. Of perennial interest to us: why do complex societies/civilizations collapse? One of interesting working …
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Crisis Mapping Climate Change, Conflict and Aid in Africa I recently gave a guest lecture at the University of Texas, Austin, and finally had the opportunity to catch up with my colleague Josh Busby who has been working on a promising crisis mapping project as part of the university’s Climate Change and African Political Stability Program (CCAPS). Josh and …
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Robert Steele has for some time been saying that “The truth at any cost lowers all others costs.” He has also been focusing on the importance of intelligence with integrity. Among all governments, only Iceland appears to be serious about dealing with the financial crisis as it should be dealt with: as a criminal conspiracy …
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Digital Education Antonio M. Battro and Percival J. Denham Digital Education is clearly a labor of love. At the same time it is a thoughtful and sophisticated discussion of the shape of education in the future. Howard Gardner The purpose of this book is to provide a panorama of the application of new digital technologies …
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Robert, I have given up on the U.S. Intelligence Community; it simply reflects the fact that the U.S. Federal Government and the Political System that it is based on are devoid of both common sense and integrity at all levels. The coruption has undermined our entire National Security Establishment. Clapper’s departure (if valid) is just …
