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Homecoming50: Personal Stories
Part 4 of 4. Dr. Shaun Baker and Senior Fellow Alvin Townley wrap up their discussion of the use of the US POWs as propaganda tools during the Vietnam conflict.
In this final episode, Shaun and Alvin reminisce about the personal stories of the POWs and t
Homecoming50: US Code of Conduct
Part 3 of 4. Dr. Shaun Baker and Senior Fellow Alvin Townley continue to discuss the use of the US POWs as propaganda tools during the Vietnam conflict.
How did the US Code of Conduct apply to the American POWs? How did captivity, cooperation, and lea
Honorable Living
The Commandant of Midshipmen discusses the idea of Honorable Living, and why it is so important. Is it just about the honor concept in the classroom, or does it relate to other places and times? What do I need to do to Live Honorably? Why is it so importa
Homecoming50: Propoganda
Part 2 of 4. Dr. Shaun Baker and Senior Fellow Alvin Townley talk about the use of the US POWs as propaganda tools during the Vietnam conflict.
What did the North Vietnamese try to accomplish, and how did they go about it? The propaganda/media war, how i
Homecoming50: Research and Memoirs
We are five months away from an historic anniversary; the return of the first of the Vietnam Era POWs. Dr. Shaun Baker and former Senior Fellow Alvin Townley talk about that event, and get ready to dive into the details of their years of captivity, their
The Switchman: Moral Deliberation
We revisit the Stockdale Interactive scenario “The Switchman”, and discuss the Moral Deliberation Roadmap. What is your obligation to treat people with Dignity and Respect? How do you balance Constraints against Consequences? What is the difference betwee
The Switchman: Explained
The Switchman is an interactive scenario case study of the classic ethical dilemma the Trolley Problem. It is used in Plebe Leadership, and Youngster Ethics classes. It is the lead case study of the multi-part Stockdale Interactive group of digital case s
Ethical Leadership and the Warfighter
CAPT Franky serves as the Deputy Director for Ethics at the Stockdale Center, and is the Senior Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Representative at the USNA. We talk about the definition, and the role of a “Warfighter” as a decision maker. What does it mean to
Self-Taught AI Shows Similarities to How the Brain Works
Self-Taught AI Shows Similarities to How the Brain Works August 11, 2022 Authored: By Anil Ananthaswamy Published: Quanta Magazine Summary: AI tools, like generative AI, are increasingly being used by researchers for writing scientific papers, grant applications, and more. These tools have the potential to transform scientific communication and publishing, benefiting non-native English speakers and […]