Military Incompetence and the Groupthink Dilemma

This chapter explores the intricate issues of military incompetence, emphasizing the role of emotional detachment and the dangers of centralized command in decision-making. It discusses historical failures like the Bay of Pigs invasion and the attack on Pearl Harbor, linking them to groupthink and personality flaws in leadership. The narrative further highlights the necessity of humility, continuous learning, and the challenges in mastering complex skills, illustrated through the lens of jujitsu and the Dunning-Kruger effect.