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The Unknown Enemy

Theory of Mind Errors in Military Decision-Making

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The Unknown Enemy

By: Tim Short
Narrated by: Timothy Lawrence Short
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In war, the greatest threat is often the one you don't see—your own mind.

From the heat of the battlefield to the tension of the strategy room, The Unknown Enemy exposes a hidden threat that can bring even the most formidable military forces to their knees: Theory of Mind Errors.

In this gripping exploration, Tim Short peels back the layers of human psychology to reveal how misjudgments, false assumptions, and cognitive traps turn victory into disaster.

  • Psychology Meets Warfare: Discover how biases like overconfidence, confirmation bias, and reactive devaluation can distort judgment at every level of command.
  • Real-World Case Studies: From the fog of war in historical conflicts to modern military blunders, see how these errors have changed the course of history.
  • Essential for Military Leaders and Strategists: Whether you're on the front line or in a boardroom, understanding these errors can mean the difference between success and failure.

The Unknown Enemy is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how the human mind can become its own worst enemy in the high-stakes world of military strategy.

Because when you can't see the enemy within, you don't stand a chance.

©2023 Timothy Lawrence Short (P)2025 Timothy Lawrence Short

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