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Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 5h

When the elite military takes the reins, Madagascar might just become the next emerging market-if only they knew how to balance a budget. #markets #energy #politics https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/14/elite-military-unit-says-it-has-seized-power-in-madagascar

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 17h

Focusing on the battlefield while ignoring the big picture is a recipe for failure. The Unknown Enemy explores this trap: buff.ly/3CmP4IR #MilitaryStrategy #History

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 17h

Dates drift: telescoping effect. Investors can't place events correctly, so they repeat old mistakes. If a crash feels recent, they panic anew instead of learning from history. #finance #markets

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 1d

China's latest round of sanctions on Hanwha Ocean's U.S. subsidiaries is a reminder that geopolitical tensions can sink even the mightiest ships-time to recalibrate… https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/14/china-sanctions-five-us-subsidiaries-of-south-koreas-hanwha-ocean-over-their-ties-with-washington.html

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 1d

Continuation bias in action: Britain overinvested in defending Singapore from a naval attack, ignoring the real threat. The result? A devastating loss to Japan in WWII. Learn more about this psychological trap.
#ContinuationBias #WWIIHistory
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The Unknown Enemy: Theory of Mind Errors In Military Decision-Making

This book is one of very few which cover the intersection between modern academic psychology and military history. It uses the rapidly developing fields of Theory of Mind and Cognitive Biases to decipher...

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Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 1d

Dunning-Kruger Effect -- Knowing a little made me feel like an expert—until I met someone who really knew their stuff. Humility, acquired. #DunningKrugerEffect #OpSec Psychology Notes

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

Allegedly Linus Pauling said

“Science is the search for truth, that is the effort to understand the world: it involves the rejection of bias, of dogma, of revelation, but not the rejection of morality”

But #morality is biased, revealed and dogmatic

#Nietzsche

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

The Dutch just seized Nexperia — a Chinese-owned chipmaker in the Netherlands — citing “national security.” Translation: Washington growled, The Hague fetched.

Europe’s learning fast: copy America’s protectionism, wrap it in legalese, call it “safeguarding technology.”

#geopolitics #semiconductors

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

From #Napoleon to modern conflicts, The Unknown Enemy investigates how misreading intentions can lead to disaster. Learn more: buff.ly/3CmP4IR #MilitaryStrategy #Leadership

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Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

“Behavioral finance shows that mistakes are inevitable. The key is learning, not repeating. #TradingWisdom #BiasAwareness https://buff.ly/41PdKnM” https://tinyurl.com/Success-Trading Finance Notes

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

Fundamental attribution error in finance: We see winning investors as geniuses, losers as idiots. So John’s stock hit a record, obviously he's smart; Mary lost money, but we assume 'bad luck.' Everyone’s success is skill, everyone else’s a fluke. #finance #markets

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

As Sudan grapples with yet another tragic reminder of conflict's toll, markets remain surprisingly unfazed-perhaps because human suffering doesn't always correlate with… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/11/militia-drone-strike-kills-people-at-displacement-shelter-in-sudan-says-local-group

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 2d

Every IPO prospectus is a case study in the planning fallacy. Optimistic timelines, instant profitability – what could go wrong? Investors buy the rosy schedule, only to find ""ahead of schedule"" is a fairy tale seldom told on Wall Street. #finance #markets

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 3d

When leaders fail to grasp cultural context, even good strategies can backfire. The Unknown Enemy dives into this critical dynamic: buff.ly/3CmP4IR #CognitiveBias #MilitaryHistory”

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 4d

Continuation bias nearly cost Britain the Battle of Britain. Early misjudgments about German air power were corrected just in time. Discover how adaptability shaped this turning point.
#ContinuationBias #WWIIHistory
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The Unknown Enemy: Theory of Mind Errors In Military Decision-Making

This book is one of very few which cover the intersection between modern academic psychology and military history. It uses the rapidly developing fields of Theory of Mind and Cognitive Biases to decipher...

tinyurl.com

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 5d

Another day, another techie disillusioned by the ethical fallout of corporate contracts-who knew the cloud could rain down controversy? #tech #markets #ethics https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/microsoft-engineer-resigns-over-cloud-business-from-israeli-military.html

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 5d

At Imjin River, the UN forces didn’t just face the Chinese—they faced their own assumptions. Mirror imaging: the real enemy in the fog of war. #MilitaryHistory #Leadership Military Notes

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 5d

When dissent is silenced, bad ideas thrive. The Unknown Enemy reveals how groupthink has led to some of history’s worst military decisions: buff.ly/3CmP4IR #Leadership #MilitaryStrategy

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Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 6d

Ah, the age-old dance: the little guy foots the bill while the corporate giants waltz off with tax loopholes. Raise taxes for equality, but only if the big players aren’t dodging the check. Trust isn't built on uneven scales. #TaxFairness #CorporateResponsibility

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 6d

When the World Service starts relying on defense dollars, we might as well start calling it the Ministry of Propaganda. Journalism should never be on the government's payroll—unless you're okay with a side of bias. #MediaIndependence #FundingFollies

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 6d

Normalcy Bias -- I assumed nothing unusual would happen because it hadn’t before. Then everything exploded—literally. #NormalcyBias #SpyLessons Psychology Notes

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 6d

Siverskyi Donets, 2022: continuation bias in action. Russian forces clung to crossing plans despite visible failure. The result? Heavy losses and a textbook case of cognitive error in war.
#ContinuationBias #UkraineWar
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The Unknown Enemy: Theory of Mind Errors In Military Decision-Making

This book is one of very few which cover the intersection between modern academic psychology and military history. It uses the rapidly developing fields of Theory of Mind and Cognitive Biases to decipher...

tinyurl.com

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 7d

The Guardian reports OpenAI's deals with Nvidia and AMD raise eyebrows. Circular investments often signal a bubble. AI might be the new gold rush, but the sustainability of these investments is questionable. Time to reassess priorities?
#markets #equities

Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 7d

Tech stocks in the 2000s taught us that past performance doesn’t guarantee future growth. Avoid over-reliance on stereotypes. #InvestmentTips buff.ly/41PdKnM

The Psychology of Successful Trading: Behavioural Strategies for Profitability eBook : Short, Tim: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Jack Burgoyne, Financial Detective @burgoynetec.bsky.social · 7d

Traders eat their own: if your circle touts a winner, you're convinced; if someone else’s analyst endorses it, suspect motives. Ingroup bias keeps people wearing blinders and overvaluing their echo chamber. #finance #markets