With so many different things happening in the National Security Personnel realm lately, I'd like to propose a thread on how we might reimagine these jobs with the literal keys to the kingdom... This post delves into why Plato's concept of Guardians and the practice of extreme vetting could be instrumental in enhancing national security measures today. Plato's Guardians: The Philosophical Blueprint
In "The Republic," Plato introduces the concept of the Guardians—

So some random thoughts about the guys who are veterans that just want to be left alone, especially the ones that went on duty say 1985 - 1992 and gave it more than 4 and up to 20+ years. What you're dealing with is a cadre that literally owned the original "Anarchist Cookbook" and had more fun playing army with pellet guns and Scoutmasters who were AD than you can imagine. They came of age and went to duty with Drill Sergeant and DI's who were Vietnam vets that never wanted to see their "kids" maimed so they taught them every dirty trick in the book.

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Reflexive Control Theory (RCT) is a concept that originated in the field of military strategy but has since been applied to other domains. It proposes that individuals or groups can manipulate the decision-making processes of others 2/6
by providing them with information that will cause them to make a certain choice or take a particular course of action, without them realizing that they are being influenced. The theory suggests that reflexive control is achieved through the use of three key elements:

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Social Media Contagion Theory (SMCT) is a concept that refers to the spread of information, emotions, and behaviors through social media networks. The theory suggests that social media can create a "contagion effect," where the behaviors and emotions of one person or group 2/6
can spread rapidly through their social connections, resulting in a significant impact on the attitudes and behavior of other individuals or groups.
The contagion effect can occur in several ways.