Drowning in data? Wondering what's REAL? Let alone what’s worth acting on?

Well well well, YOU’RE IN LUCK, dear Mad Stans. Because today’s guest is none other than intelligence analysis trainer Jeremy Levin—here to show you how the pros separate signal from noise (and maybe save society while they’re at it).

Come for the stories from real military and intel experiences (some are too secret to share 🐿️). Stay for the CRAAP test. Because why wouldn't you.

 

Key topics: 

Information Overload: How the constant bombardment of data can feel overwhelming—and how to train your brain to handle it.

Intelligence Analysis Techniques: How they work and why they might save your next family dinner. 

Balancing Instinct & Structure: Learning to trust your gut while rigorously testing hypotheses and countering cognitive biases.

Real-World Insights: Personal anecdotes from military experiences and intelligence training that illustrate high-stakes decision-making.

The Future of Analysis: How modern tech and AI might change ... well... everything? 

 

Resources and Links:  • Connect with Jeremy Levin on LinkedIn:   / jeremy-levin-training  

 • Reason Project – IARPA: https://www.iarpa.gov/research-progra...  • Psychology of Intelligence Analysis (Richards J. Heuer, Jr.): https://archive.org/details/Psycholog...  • Sensemaking (David T. Moore): https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA5...  • Fifteen Axioms for Intelligence Analysts (Frank Watanabe): https://www.cia.gov/resources/csi/sta...  • Philip E. Tetlock – Superforecasting: https://www.amazon.com/Superforecasti...  • CRAAP Test: https://craaptest.net/  • The Applied Critical Thinking Handbook (The Red Team Handbook): https://www.benning.army.mil/CFDP_INS...  • The NATO Alternative Analysis Handbook: https://www.act.nato.int/wp-content/u...  • Misc. Sources and SATs: https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs...  • The Conspiracy Test: https://theconspiracytest.org/

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If you could replicate your own brain, what would you have it do? And if everyone could do it (even your worst nemeses) ... what could POSSIBLY GO WRONG.

Buckle up, because this is when "what if" turns into "what's next." In this episode, Chris Acha—our big brained tiny organoid maestro—takes us on a wild tour inside the fascinating world of brain organoids. 

From electrifying brain cells (yes, we mean literally shocking them) to teaching them to play pong, Chris takes us through the mind-blowing tech and science out there with a generous dash of humor. But its not just bio-spider crawling pong playin’ scifi robots, these tiny wonders might just be the secret sauce to a smarter, more playful future!

 Key Topics Discussed:     •    Neuroscience Miracles: A look at breakthroughs like deep brain stimulation, brain plasticity, and targeted reactivation for enhanced prosthetics.     •    Brain Organoids Explained: What they are, how they’re grown from pluripotent stem cells, and why these miniature neural networks are revolutionizing research.     •    Micro Integrated Bioelectronics: Chris’s work on self-folding microelectrode arrays that capture three-dimensional neural signals from brain organoids.     •    Learning & AI Potential: The playful experiments from training organoids to play pong to the promise of speech recognition and beyond.     •    Ethical and Funding Challenges: Reflections on the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, the importance of ethical research, and the urgent need for investment in this transformative field.     •    Future Horizons: Speculations on how organoid intelligence could reshape computing, medicine, and even national security in the coming years.

Notable Quotes:     •    “The brain holds about 2.5 petabytes of data – a testament to its incredible efficiency.”     •    “Organoid intelligence might just be the ultimate brainchild of bio-computing, merging biology with technology in ways we’re only beginning to imagine.”

Resources and Links:

    •    Connect with Chris Acha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-acha-1b29b6168/     •    Cortical labs: https://corticallabs.com/     •    The Dartmouth project on AI: https://home.dartmouth.edu/about/artificial-intelligence-ai-coined-dartmouth     •    Hebbian Theory: https://neurosciencenews.com/wire-fire-neurons-19835/     •    NAE grand challenges for engineering: https://www.engineeringchallenges.org/9109.aspx     •    John Hopkins Applied Physics Lab: https://www.jhuapl.edu/     •    Brain organic reservoir computing for artificial intelligence: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41928-023-01069-w     •    Embryonic stem cells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp5H3SslskQ&t=65s

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MAD Warfare™️ is hosted by narrative strategist Jocelyn Brady and cognitive neuroscientist Sean Anthony Guillory. Edited and produced by Amine el Filali and recorded by Trent Denson. Visit our website at madwarfare.com for extra giggles. And send your wishes, weird ideas, dream guests, and sponsorship inquiries to [email protected].

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Ready to have your mind blown? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Nicholson turns the battlefield of conflict into a playground of transformation. She reveals how spiritual experiences can flip the script on warfare and mend our fractured human spirit, all while keeping things intriguingly unexpected. Get ready to uncover the secret sauce behind unconventional healing—diving deep into the hidden dynamics of moral injury, operator syndrome, and AI’s unexpected role in our ever-growing loneliness. Spicy!

Key Topics Discussed:  • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s groundbreaking work at the crossroads of spirituality and conflict.  • How spiritual experiences can alter the psyche of military personnel and reshape traditional warfare narratives.  • The rise of AI in human relationships and its impact on loneliness and grief.  • Exploring moral injury and operator syndrome as catalysts for change.  • The power of communication and empathy in resolving deep-seated conflicts.  • Unconventional healing methods—including spiritual communication—as a remedy for existential crises.  • Embracing diverse cultural practices in the journey toward reconciliation and healing.

Cool Quotes:  • “In unconventional warfare, you need unconventional healing.”  • “Ignore the spiritual dimension at your own peril.”

Resources and Links:  • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson's podcast episode on Arms Dealers, Ancestors,  and Trauma Healing: The Traditional Liberian Mourning Feast:  https://theconflictdoctor.buzzsprout.com/1825605/episodes/11307793-arms-dealers-ancestors-and-trauma-healing-the-traditional-liberian-mourning-feast  • Operator Syndrome by Chris Frueh: https://chrisfrueh.com/operator-syndrome/   • What online offline convergence means for the future of conflict by Sean Guillory: https://information-professionals.org/what-online-offline-convergence-means-for-the-future-of-conflict/   • The cognitive domain is where ghosts are real by Sean Guillory: https://information-professionals.org/the-cognitive-domain-is-where-ghosts-are-real/  • Contact Information: [email protected]

Follow Dr. Rebecca Nicholson:   • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheConflictDoctor

Connect with Us:  • Email: [email protected]  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madwarfare/  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MADWarfarePodcast  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madwarfarepodcast/

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Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Reach out to us at [email protected] for special pricing and opportunities to promote your business, book, or message.

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MAD Warfare™️ is hosted by narrative strategist Jocelyn Brady and cognitive neuroscientist Sean Anthony Guillory. Produced by Amine el Filali and recorded by Trent Denson. Visit our website at madwarfare.com for extra giggles. And send your wishes, weird ideas, dream guests, and sponsorship inquiries to [email protected]

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FAIR USE: This show is MAD enough to include homages, short clips, and references that provide vital context and/or moments of joy. We DEEPLY respect the work of every creator and use these moments purely for educational, artistic, and transformative purposes under Fair Use. If we are missing attributions or you would like to meld minds, please reach out—we’re always happy to chat!

If war, business, and politics are about influencing what people think and believe, then pro wrestling might be the greatest training ground of all.   Legendary wrestler Al Snow joins us to talk about the art of working a crowd, selling a story, and getting in your head. Listener beware: Once you learn how the game is played, you’ll never watch a speech, debate or rally the same way again.  

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MAD Warfare™️ is hosted by narrative strategist Jocelyn Brady and cognitive neuroscientist Sean Anthony Guillory. 

Visit our website at madwarfare.com for extra giggles. And send your wishes, weird ideas, dream guests and sponsorship inquiries to [email protected]

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FAIR USE:

This show is MAD enough to include homages, short clips and references that provide vital context and/or vital moments of joy. We DEEPLY respect the work of every creator and use these moments purely for educational, artistic and transformative purposes under Fair Use. If we are missing attributions or you would like to meld minds, please reach out—we’re always happy to chat!

One of the weird things about war these days: ALL OF US are on the battlefield—even if we didn’t realize it. 

Didn’t sign up for this? We know. War is sneaky like that. But here you are, caught in the fight over what you think, believe and do. 

In this first episode of MAD Warfare, we fire our opening salvo of ideas on how to define war, why cognitive warfare is the new frontline, and why we probably need you (YES, you) and a lot of other experts from unexpected places to help the US win this thing. 

Hint: Not only will it be televised, it will be streamed, memed, dreamed, screamed, and even beamed into your head. Welcome to how war is fought today! Now let’s figure out how to fight back. 

************   MAD Warfare™️ is hosted by narrative strategist Jocelyn Brady and cognitive neuroscientist Sean Anthony Guillory.    Visit our website at madwarfare.com for extra giggles. And send your wishes, weird ideas, dream guests and sponsorship inquiries to [email protected]   *************   FAIR USE:  

This show is MAD enough to include homages, short clips and references that provide vital context and/or vital moments of joy. We DEEPLY respect the work of every creator and use these moments purely for educational, artistic and transformative purposes under Fair Use. If we are missing attributions or you would like to meld minds, please reach out—we’re always happy to chat!