In 2023, an FBI intelligence product intended for internal use only was leaked to the public. The piece received criticism from some outlets for its content, but also for its sources. The problem with its sources came down to two issues: the product used popular magazines as a primary means of support for its premises;Continue reading “Strong, Neutral Sources: The Foundation of A Defensible Analysis”
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Content Moderation: The Case Against It
The early 2020s saw a trend of content moderation, the throttling or blocking of “misinformation” from news and social media sites. The proponents argued that containing misleading or false information is necessary for the public good. Whether it benefits or harms the consumer is a matter for another forum. However, from an analytical perspective, reducingContinue reading “Content Moderation: The Case Against It”
Data Sources and Focus Of Intelligence Analysts
Data sources for intelligence analysts may come from within their home agencies, compiled in support of their agency’s mission, or else from external sources, such as from datasets compiled by government and private entities. There is a function in analysis for projecting uncertain futures, however, the role of the intelligence analyst is most often toContinue reading “Data Sources and Focus Of Intelligence Analysts”