Author Archives: Darin

Examining an Empirical Approach to Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Collection

Posted on 19 February 2021 by Darin

In my previous life, I worked alongside several incredible intelligence professionals. We ran a few confidential informants or sources together. Most of our collection was obtaining human intelligence (HUMINT) to satisfy national security intelligence gaps. What is a “national security … Continue reading →

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Using Memes in Education: A Powerful Tool

Posted on 15 February 2021 by Darin

Working in the educational space, I like to find creative ways to encourage learning. I often mix multimedia elements to better engage with the learner. This is not always possible, as often the subjects are too esoteric. Finding humorous videos … Continue reading →

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Sovereigns on the Internet

Posted on 12 February 2021 by Darin

For 2021, I have decided to be more purposeful in following conspiracy theories and narratives of sovereign citizens. I set up some searches and subscribed to a couple subreddits. The past month has been incredibly interesting. Here are a couple … Continue reading →

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Being Systematic in Choosing Next Travel Destinations

Posted on 8 February 2021 by Darin

Like all of us, I cannot wait to be able to travel freely again. A few months ago, I approached possible future international travel with a methodological approach: I obtained the list of all countries as detailed on WorldoMeter. Using a … Continue reading →

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Identification Required to Vote in States

Posted on 5 February 2021 by Darin

The genesis for this research began when listening to White Rage, White Fragility, and How to Be an Antiracist over the summer. These three books talk about systematic racism as demonstrated by election laws. In order to challenge myself, I … Continue reading →