Personal and professional security related ideas
Despite what the hostile media would have you believe, America truly is under attack by ideas that have been sharpened into weapons. Extremist movements hostile to capitalism and constitutional order have been mobilized as pawns in a larger game. Many adherents believe they are fighting oppression, yet they serve (willing or not) as force multipliers […]
A good question about fraud came up in one of my Telegram groups: ‘Generative AI has changed fraud, so what controls actually work now?‘ I thought it might make for a good article, because it’s the right question to ask. However, the answer requires recognizing that we’re dealing with an evolved version of a persistent […]
Projection is a term rooted in psychology that describes the act of attributing one’s own undesirable traits, motives, or actions to others. While it often occurs subconsciously in personal relationships, projection can also be wielded strategically, particularly in politics and propaganda, as a way to deflect attention and control narratives. When those in power use this […]
Our best decisions are typically rooted in accurate information. However, when critical information about corruption, public health risks, or institutional failures are silenced, society is left uninformed and unprepared to address real threats. This manufactured ignorance can lead to unsafe policies, unchecked abuses of power, and the erosion of public trust in essential systems. Moreover, […]
As promised in my article on Active Measures, I am writing you an article about Reflexive Control. This is a very important topic that revolves around security and cognitive behavior manipulation. This combination makes it exceptionally difficult to get great information because the overlap is sometimes hard to navigate. Hence, this is why I think […]
In 2009, I published An American Warning, a poorly written book (I wasn’t the best writer back then—or now) that outlined a forecast of emerging global threats and the dangers they pose to Americans. This was followed up with another book in 2014, Reloaded: An American Warning, which was a stronger warning about how rapidly […]
Throughout history, scholars have attempted to decipher the patterns governing the rise and fall of civilizations. From the cyclical theories of Polybius and Ibn Khaldun to the economic perspectives of Kondratiev and the sociopolitical analyses of Tainter and Turchin, a recurring theme emerges: civilizations ascend through struggle, peak in stability, and decline through complacency or […]
In a crisis, access to clean water is one of the most critical concerns for survival. Unlike food, water is not something you can do without for long, and the consequences of inadequate planning can be severe. This article will outline the essential steps to procure and store water during a crisis, focusing on appropriate […]
For anyone concerned with safety and self-reliance, it’s probably wise to start thinking about securing a stable food supply. Whether facing a natural disaster, economic downturn, or societal disruption, having a well-thought-out food storage plan can be the difference between comfort and chaos. This guide focuses on the essentials: storing long-term proteins and fruits, with […]
With my security management background and previous field experience (in my previous life), I am sometimes asked about the best practices for password creation and maintenance. Such questions have increased in frequency in recent years due to artificial intelligence and the seemingly endless scams that have flooded the internet in recent years. However, despite the […]
