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OODA loops might look superficially like the same concept, but that's hiding a lot of the complexity of it. The difference between the scientific method and OOD
by Naga 4y ago
OODA loops might look superficially like the same concept, but that's hiding a lot of the complexity of it. The difference between the scientific method and OODA is that OODA is a framework for making decisions under extreme uncertainty. It's not just the feedback loop of continuous learning, but its about recognizing that your adversaries also have their own OODA loops and that if your loop operates faster than theirs, you have a distinct advantage. This implies both that you should make decision faster than your opponent, or that you should make your opponent make slower decisions (such as by causing confusion). Very powerful tool.
- chrisseaton 4y agoRight - the most important thing about OODA is realising that OODA itself can be an anti-pattern, and really you should be aiming to attack the enemy's OODA, not worrying about your OODA so much. Has anyone else seen the animation of the two fists rhythmically striking each other at the same time, until one side accelerates their loop and strikes the enemy when they're not prepared? 'Shatter the enemy's cohesion and will to fight by getting inside their OODA loop' - that's the one-sentence summary of contemporary military thinking.
- cosmojg 4y ago> Has anyone else seen the animation of the two fists rhythmically striking each other at the same time, until one side accelerates their loop and strikes the enemy when they're not prepared? Please come back and share this if you remember what it is or where to find it!