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Explore the Fundamentals of Intelligence: The Intelligence Cycle

Explore the Fundamentals of Intelligence: The Intelligence Cycle

The process which drives intelligence. My personal opinion is that intelligence is a means to an end, not an end to a means. Here's why.

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Feb 11, 2023
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Following on from my previous Fundamentals of Intelligence article, I want to discuss the intelligence cycle.

In my personal opinion, I believe intelligence is not the ‘thing’ or the final ‘product’ but rather it’s the process that leads to the final report, brief or product.

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