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Monday, January 16, 20061137432300
The Thomas PM Barnett Experience: ttpmbxp
Noted genius Thomas P.M. Barnett isn't just an amazing author and strategist -- he's also a reader of tdaxp!
Read my interview with Dr. Barnett, or continue to see his references of tdaxp.
1. On Network Attacks, 5 May 2005
Interesting blog notice sent to me by Mark Safranski, where someone is describing network attacks in the style of PNM. It's pretty cool and it's found at tdaxp. What this blogger is doing, whether he or she realizes it or not, is translating an implied concept from PNM that I explore a bit in BFA: what it might look and feel like if a state learned to fight 9/11-like. Commentary interesting as well. Thanks to ZenPundit for the lead.
2. On my reviews of Blueprint for Action, 15 January 2006
I don't always follow Tdaxp's logic, but I don't think there is a more avid fan of my work who so routinely trashes it completely, which certainly makes he/she/it an interesting blogger.
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I offer no comment. I would need roller-skates to keep up with Tdaxp.
But the funny book cover art is worth the price of admission.
3. On The Magic Cloud, 15 January 2006
This is a truly bizarre and equally brilliant post, probably the best display of horizontal thinking in a blog I've ever seen.
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Me? I had to go lie down with a Corona Extra after reading it.
4. In the context of linking to my friends at Coming Anarchy, 15 January 2006
After reading so much Tdaxp, I'm beginning to think I like "Coming Anarchy" more, because they treat PNM/BFA as tools and less as debating points (a weakness with Tdaxp).
and a mention in The Newsletter: Transforming U.S. forces and the World: Where are we now in this dual task? (also available in OOo Writer-compatible doc format)
Completely positive reviews? Nope. But I don't grow from completely positive reviews. Critical, informed reviews from an expert like Dr. Barnett is exactly what I need. And he was kind enough to do so publicly.
My reaction: woot!
Update: Eddie from Live from the FDNF also covers the news
11:25 Posted in Thomas Barnett, Vanity | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email this | Tags: tdaxp, ttpmbxp
Comments
Here's an article that's very critical of your Barnett friend. I haven't read Barnett's books, but I was wondering about your take on Lind's criticisms.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/lind/lind86.html
Posted by: Adam | Saturday, January 21, 2006
Adam,
Thanks! Very good catch!
Willian Lind helped invent 4GW, which is a very influential style of warfare, so this criticism must be taken seriously.
Mark has started a discussion on the article over at his blog. I commented there.
http://zenpundit.blogspot.com/2006/01/lind-on-barnett-sort-of-updated.html
Enjoy!
Posted by: Dan tdaxp | Saturday, January 21, 2006