Modern Wisdom #463 - General Robert Spalding - China's Secret Playbook For War
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Apr 21, 2022 
Retired Air Force Brigadier General Robert Spalding shares insights on China's pervasive influence across various sectors, having served over 25 years and authored 'War Without Rules.' He reveals the systematic strategies from a 1999 book that foreshadowed China's rise. Topics include the alarming efficiency of Shanghai's lockdowns, advanced surveillance tactics, and how American firms capitulate to Chinese demands. Spalding also discusses the 'Unrestricted Warfare' doctrine and the troubling implications of China's role in the fentanyl crisis, emphasizing the intricate links between warfare and political manipulation.
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Shanghai Lockdown Observations
- General Spalding recounts witnessing Shanghai lockdown videos showcasing efficient, checklist-based enforcement.
- Disturbingly, pets are immediately confiscated, likely due to perceived transmission vector or quarantine adherence concerns.
China's Digital Panopticon
- China uses Silicon Valley technology to engineer a performance-based society.
- Facial recognition and drones automate law enforcement, creating a digital panopticon with immediate consequences.
China's Systemic Approach
- China benefits from Western innovation while eliminating anomalies, both good and bad, in its own system.
- The West's adoption of lockdown policies during the pandemic reflects China's growing influence on state-individual relationships.
