The First 10 Days of War Tell You Everything | End of the World Podcast Ep. 8

There's a theory in military strategy that says the first 10 days of a war tell you almost everything about how the rest of it will go. The opening moves. The mistakes. The responses. They set the pattern.We're now past the first 10 days of the US-Iran war. So today we're applying that theory using a game theory framework called the escalation ladder — and we're going to explain it all using the simplest analogy you've ever heard: a schoolyard bully.What we cover:- The bully analogy — why it explains everything about this war- The escalation ladder framework — where we are and where this is heading- America's 7-step escalation ladder vs Iran's more flexible approach- Why the cost pyramid says ground troops are mathematically inevitable- Why nuclear weapons will NOT be used- What the first 10 days actually tell us about the rest of the warThis is an AI-generated podcast. All analysis is sourced and credited.Sources: CNN, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, CNBC, NPR, Military.com, Breaking Defense, Washington PostListen on other platforms:YouTube: youtube.com/@EnodOfTheWorldApple Podcasts: Apple PodcastsSupport the show — members get early access and exclusive regional breakdowns:buymeacoffee.com/endoftheworld