A Quick Existential Trip: Leadership, Innovation, Strategy–DeMarco Banter
In Dulce Decorum: The Damned, The Cold War, 1986 and DeMarco Banter
"In Dulce Decorum" by The Damned, released in 1986, captures a unique cultural and historical moment, blending the punk rock edge with a gothic aesthetic amidst the undercurrents of the waning Cold War. The song title, borrowing from a Latin phrase famously critiqued by poet Wilfred Owen during World War I, hints at a deeper …
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The Seven Military Classics of Ancient China in the Age of Great Power Competition and Gray War: DeMarco Banter
The seven military classics of ancient China are a group of influential military treatises were written during the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD) and the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD). These texts were considered essential reading for military leaders and strategists in ancient China, and they continue to be studied and analyzed for their insights …
The Five Tankers of Innovation: An OV-1 for AUiX—Fueling Innovation…A Synchronized Approach to Problem Solving
A few years ago, a pivotal meeting unfolded that would chart the course for the Air University Innovation Accelerator (AUiX). It was a gathering that brought together the keen minds of Lt Col TJ Ablay, Cadet (now 2nd Lieutenant) Abigail "AP" Carter, and myself, each of us had a shared vision to redefine the landscape …
The Prophet, Airpower, Innovators, and The Future of War: DeMarco Banter
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." The quote is commonly attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. However, there's no recorded evidence that Gandhi actually said or wrote these exact words. …
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The National Football League, the US Air Force, Human Performance, and Talent Management
Future Shock: Almost 55 Years Later—DeMarco Banter
In a recent discussion on innovation, wargaming, and AI, "Future Shock" by Alvin Toffler (1928-2016) was brought up. I remember being quite taken with it when I first read it, and now, fifty years after its publication, I'm intrigued to see how it holds up. It appears Toffler was quite forward-thinking in his assessments. Alvin …
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Gen-X Nostalgia: I’m The Man: Joe Jackson and DeMarco Banter
As a fan of Joe Jackson since the early 1980s, I’ve witnessed the remarkable range of his music, spanning genres like punk, new wave, jazz, and pop. His song "I'm the Man" particularly stands out for its mix of humor and sharp social commentary. This track, with its witty lyrics and energetic rhythm, exemplifies Jackson's …
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Animals, Pink Floyd, George Orwell, and DeMarco Banter
My first brush with Pink Floyd was thanks to "The Wall". I recall heading to San Francisco to see it on a truly BIG screen and seeing the movie was like a WOW moment, and it got me digging deeper into what Pink Floyd was all about. Of course the follow on album was “The …
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