Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

Tag: security

The Untapped Potential of Hydrogen Fuel

Back in 2013, I wrote an article talking about the importance of hydrogen fuel in our future. Indeed, the future of energy is being shaped by clean, sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. While solar and wind have garnered much attention, hydrogen power is gaining traction in the transportation industry, with major players like BMW and […]

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 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 […]

The Coming Battle for Core Values

What are your core values? Are you willing to defend them? Are you willing to change them if someone you trusted asked you to? Are you willing to compromise them for the sake of convenience or to avoid a fight? Let’s find out. If you have followed my work, you probably know that the ascent […]

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 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 […]

A Forecast of Collapse Based on History

There is an ‘Echo of Empires’ that we should be mindful of. Indeed, history repeats, providing essential insights into our present and future. I’ll just be blunt and say that the United States is not immune from the cycles of history, nor the political manipulations that ensure their continuation. Sure, we could compare the United […]

The Puppet Masters of Collusion of Power

American politics is often painted as a battleground between the left and right, each side accusing the other of being the source of societal woes. However, in many ways, this dichotomy is really nothing short of a distraction from a more insidious alliance: the collusion between corrupt politicians, big banks, mega-corporations, and the institutions (and […]

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 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 […]

Mass Epistemic Rigidity: Tearing Ourselves Apart

The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has merely demonstrated how deep-seated cognitive biases and social dynamics can shape how individuals interpret and respond to information. In many ways, this situation provides us with a stark illustration of what I’m now calling Mass Epistemic Rigidity. Indeed, this article runs the risk of being […]

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 cognitive biases that make it difficult to update their knowledge and practices. This phenomenon, known as Epistemic Rigidity, can significantly impact their effectiveness, adherence to […]

The Erosion of Foundational Values is the Threat

At the core of every society lie foundational values: the bedrock principles, beliefs, and norms that define its identity and guide the behavior of its members. For centuries, these values have shaped the ethos of nations, providing a sense of continuity, unity, and purpose. This point is logical and likely makes sense to most. However, […]