Cognitive Dynamics on Clausewitz Landscapes

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Focusing on the dynamics of conflict among hierarchical cognitive entities, this book employs cognitive and evolutionary theories to address challenges posed by imprecision and stress in real-time situations. It highlights the detrimental effects of friction and uncertainty on institutional cognition, particularly within organizations like the US military. Through formal essays and a mathematical appendix, it examines how learning from conflict influences strategic procedures, proposing models and policy solutions to enhance strategic competence.