On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 1:08 AM, TekBudda <tekbu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > On 13-12-20 03:50 AM, Gustin Johnson wrote: > > Technology is a force multiplier. The advantage is always with those > > with the most power. To think that technology is a great equalizer is a > > mistake. > > > > Take the gun for example. You might might think that it levels the > > playing field, but I very much doubt that you would think that when a > > few dozen police/army/militia/gang members who are also similarly (if > > not better) armed invade your house. The fact that you are armed does > > not alter the outcome. In fact those that are invading also have their > > power multiplied, so it actually widens the gap between the two groups. > > I will have to disagree with this. You can have all the technology in > the world but if you lack the ability to use it in an effective manner, > you are getting your butt handed back to you. If any type of group > enters my arena (i.e. my home/compound/whatever) then their > technological advances can effectively be rendered moot. If all I have > a pea-shooter & a rolled up newspaper I can still clean house because I > have possibly developed the appropriate strategies, defences, defence > team, etc. to deal with incoming threats. > > This is in effect the difference between knowledge & wisdom. Knowledge > is great....but lacking the wisdom to use it renders it useless. > > This is only true if you *know* that your opponent is not using technology effectively. Knowledge and wisdom are both "technologies". You cannot assume that your opponent is not effectively applying both. To use my SWAT example, they have the technology, training, and tactics to invade a fortified home/compound/whatever. This amplifies their power which is already larger given that they start from a numerical and logistical advantage. A defenders research and preparation might magnify his or her ability to defend their home/compound/whatever, but the invading force also has access to the above, and if this force is a SWAT team, they probably already have experience as well. Whenever there are radical shifts the playing field can be leveled for a period of time. If the larger incumbent survives, adapts, and adopts new technology/processes/tactics/training, then the advantage swings back to the larger power.
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