No Way Out

Command and Control Systems with S. Anders Christensson


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This conversation explores the concepts and principles of command and control, building upon the work of John Boyd. The guest,  S Anders Christensson, discusses the dynamic OODA loop and the design hierarchy in command and control systems. He emphasizes the human-centered nature of command and control, highlighting the importance of understanding the purpose, design criteria, and functions of the system. The conversation also explores the challenges of modeling and simulating complex systems, the role of artificial intelligence in command and control, and the need for agility and continuous learning in adapting to changing environments. 

Overall, the conversation emphasizes the value of Boyd's work as a foundation for further development and improvement in command and control practices. The conversation explores the concept of the possibility space and the role of affordances in shaping human behavior. The guest, S. Anders Christensson, recommends reading Gibson to gain a deeper understanding of the psychology behind the possibility space. Ponch and Mark expresses enthusiasm for the concept of affordances and its application in mind, time, and space mapping. The conversation concludes with gratitude and an invitation for the guest to return in the future.


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John R. Boyd's Conceptual Spiral was originally titled No Way Out. In his own words: 

“There is no way out unless we can eliminate the features just cited. Since we don’t know how to do this, we must continue the whirl of reorientation…”

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John Boyd’s Conceptual Spiral was originally titled “No Way Out.” In his words:

“There is no way out unless we can eliminate the features just cited. Since we don’t know how to do this, we must continue the whirl of reorientation…”


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