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It's one of the apparent paradoxes of conflict that technologies can change the nature of battle, but not win wars. Col. John Boyd's insights into that conundrum produced some important thinking, and led to the concept of 4th Generation Warfare (4GW)....
Just saw The Two Towers this past weekend...
Carl Sagan was, simply, the world's best science teacher. The sub-title "Science as a Candle in the Dark" is itself a worthy reminder in an age where gullible mysticism grows ever stronger. Sagan states his position in a very, human way, leaving his mind open to possibilities but quietly insisting that popular "paranormal" beliefs meet the same tests of evidence he faces. A readable, enjoyable, compellingly-argued, and very human book on an important subject.
With war looming on the horizon and the central question of Saddam's weapon programs and intentions before us, it's worthwhile to ask what lessons history teaches us. Two books in particular offer us important insights.
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