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Security & Safety
Personal and professional security related ideas
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AI Has Rewired Fraud. Here’s What Works.
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…
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The Danger of Preemptive Accusation
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…
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How the Machine Suppresses Truth
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…
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Reflexive Control and Perception Warfare
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…
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Vindication of An American Warning
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…
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Historical Models of Civilizational Rise and Fall
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…
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Procure and Store Water During a Crisis
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…
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Crisis Preparedness: Securing Long-Term Food
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…
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Best Password Practices – Even Against AI
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…
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Epistemic Rigidity in Law Enforcement
Officers in law enforcement and security often face complex and rapidly evolving situations requiring up-to-date knowledge and flexible thinking. However, like many professionals, law enforcement officers can fall prey to…
