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* [https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/psychology-of-intelligence-analysis/PsychofIntelNew.pdf Psychology of Intelligence Analysis], Richards J. Heuer, Jr. | * [https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/books-and-monographs/psychology-of-intelligence-analysis/PsychofIntelNew.pdf Psychology of Intelligence Analysis], Richards J. Heuer, Jr. | ||
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* [http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/APDC/media/PDF-Files/Air%20Force%20Publications/AF13-Applied-Thinking-for-Intelligence-Analysis.pdfApplied Thinking for Intelligence Analysis: A Guide for Practitioners], Australian Air Force | * [http://airpower.airforce.gov.au/APDC/media/PDF-Files/Air%20Force%20Publications/AF13-Applied-Thinking-for-Intelligence-Analysis.pdfApplied Thinking for Intelligence Analysis: A Guide for Practitioners], Australian Air Force | ||
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* [https://www.amazon.com/How-Measure-Anything-Intangibles-Business/dp/1118539273/ How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business], Douglas W. Hubbard | * [https://www.amazon.com/How-Measure-Anything-Intangibles-Business/dp/1118539273/ How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business], Douglas W. Hubbard | ||
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* [https://www.amazon.com/Mindware-Thinking-Richard-E-Nisbett/dp/0374536244 Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking], Richard E. Nisbett | * [https://www.amazon.com/Mindware-Thinking-Richard-E-Nisbett/dp/0374536244 Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking], Richard E. Nisbett | ||
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* [https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555/ Thinking, Fast and Slow], Daniel Kahneman | * [https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555/ Thinking, Fast and Slow], Daniel Kahneman | ||
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* [http://verificationhandbook.com/ Verification Handbook: A definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage] | * [http://verificationhandbook.com/ Verification Handbook: A definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage] | ||
* [https://datajournalism.com/read/handbook/verification-3: For Disinformation And Media Manipulation] | * [https://datajournalism.com/read/handbook/verification-3: For Disinformation And Media Manipulation] | ||
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Contents
Abstract
Intelligence Analysts collect, synthesize, and report on complex situations. Analysis is often complicated by high stakes, time pressure, and deception. During this workshop, you'll learn how to apply basic intelligence analysis techniques and to avoid common pitfalls. We'll then work as a group to analyze some current events using the Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) technique developed by the CIA.
Full Description
The workshop will begin with a 25-30min. presentation of intelligence gathering and analysis techniques. You'll learn:
- Kinds of intelligence gathering, e.g., OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, etc.
- Overview of frameworks for synthesizing information/sensemaking
- Deep dive on the Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) technique
- Preventing cognitive biases
Group Activity
After the introduction, we'll work as a group to analyze some current events using the Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) technique. Here are some examples of analyses:
- Is Tor Currently Compromised by the US?
- Does Facebook secretly use audio from users?
- What is the relationship between WikiLeaks and Russian intelligence?
Example Board
Registration
Details TBD
Preparation
There's no prerequisites for participation.
But, to add and evaluate evidence during the activity, you'll need to complete the following steps before the workshop:
- Create an account on Open Synthesis
- Request access to the HOPE team
Related Reading
Intelligence Analysis
- Psychology of Intelligence Analysis, Richards J. Heuer, Jr.
- Quantitative Intelligence Analysis: Applied Analytic Models, Simulations, and Games, Edward Waltz
- Strategic Foresight: Nine Techniques for Business and Intelligence Analysis
- Thinking for Intelligence Analysis: A Guide for Practitioners, Australian Air Force
Measurement and Prediction
- How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business, Douglas W. Hubbard
Cognitive Processes and Biases
- Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking, Richard E. Nisbett
- The Art of Thinking Clearly, Rolf Dobelli
- Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman
