Critical Thinking at Sonic Speeds
Time Compression – Part III: This week Captain Smith discusses elements of the new TV mini series, “Masters of the Air”, scheduled to start airing in January 2024. The question being posed is the following: In “Masters of the Air” what are the key aspects of air combat and time compression?
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Time Compression – Part II: Decision Making Under Increased Time Compression. This week Captain Smith discusses several questions regarding this topic: Why is this important? How can this be done well? Why is this currently not being addressed?
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Time Compression – Part I: Our Greatest Performance Challenge. Captain Smith is starting a new discussion focus: Time Compression. In this episode he explains why and the importance of understanding the issues surrounding this topic.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXXI: The question for today’s discussion with Captain Smith – What does it mean to operate at the high-end of the performance spectrum; and why is it important for us to know this?
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXX: In aerial combat, as well as in many other endeavors, one must match the mind space with the battle space or the problem space. In this episode, Captain Smith explains what this means.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXIX: In this episode, Captain Smith answers the following question: You have previously discussed the entry protocol and mentioned problem space/battle space innovation. How does this fit in with The Matter of Things by Dr. Iain McGilcrist, a book that is getting world wide attention?
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXVIII: In this episode, Captain Smith answers the following question: As a retired naval aviator and fighter pilot, you know a lot about air combat. Could you tell us how to optimize performance during air combat operations and why Top Gun matters?
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXVII: The Entry Protocol. In a recent article for his Sonic Warrior Substack, Captain Smith mentioned the entry protocol. In this broadcast, Captain Smith explains what the entry protocol is and why it is important. He plays a short clip about the complexity of modern warfare.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXVI: Captain Smith discusses Tailhook 2023, Top Gun, and aerial combat. He says, “perform complex problem solving with the airborne battle space and win.”
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXXV: Perception, comprehension, projection – if used effectively will improve and optimize our performance. Captain Smith discusses what else is necessary.
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