Comments on: Cyber and complexity http://markwbaur.com/2009/08/04/cyber-and-complexity/ "Qui, cher monsieur, qui couchera sur le sol pour nous?" Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:05:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Mark http://markwbaur.com/2009/08/04/cyber-and-complexity/#comment-22 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:47:31 +0000 http://weeklybaur.wordpress.com/?p=340#comment-22 I’m not sure exactly how well this analogy fits, but strict kinetic conflict (What bloated terminology!) is, fundamentally, the ultimate zero-sum activity, while cyber seems to rest at the opposite end of the spectrum. The problems inherent in this realm seem to resemble complexities that continue to necessitate the counter-insurgency discipline, i.e. managing the space is as critical as “defeating” a specific threat.

And yeah, I was growing a bit weary of the dark theme…

]]> By: Matt http://markwbaur.com/2009/08/04/cyber-and-complexity/#comment-21 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:12:19 +0000 http://weeklybaur.wordpress.com/?p=340#comment-21 Something I find fascinating in the discussion of Cyber war is the fact that, in this field, the United States is often not as clearly-dominant as we are in kinetic (to use the Times’ words) warfare. The trepidity defining this policy creates that much greater contrast with our conventional warfare doctrine.

I like the new theme btw, the light greens feel much calmer and welcoming than the black did, IMHO.

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