EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 1H 2M
The Waggle Room - Ep18 - Mark "Moose" McGrath - Beyond OODA loop Mythology
from The Waggle Room · host The Waggle Room with Mick Brian
Mark 'Moose' McGrath has dedicated his career to preserving and building upon John Boyd's authentic work, rescuing it from the simplified 'circle diagrams' pushed by those who may not know it's true meaning. In this episode, we explore the real depth of Boyd's thinking, from Destruction and Creation to the OODA 'loop' sketch, and how it applies to modern challenges including AI adoption.## Key Topics- Why Boyd's work is widely misunderstood and how to access the authentic material- The critical importance of 'Destruction and Creation' as Boyd's foundation- How the Marines adopted Boyd's thinking whilst other services didn't- Orientation as the centre of gravity in decision-making- People, Ideas, Things - and why we always fixate on the wrong one- How AI can enhance orientation when applied correctly- The guerrilla information war we're all participating in## Where to Listen- Website: https://thewaggleroom.com- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWaggleRoom- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/TheWaggleRoom- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-waggle-room/id1879089102- Substack: https://substack.com/@mickbrian## Guest InfoMark (Moose) McGrath is Strategic Orientation Advisory at AGLX, former Marine Corps officer, and co-host of the 'No Way Out' podcast. He has spent years in Boyd's archives preserving the authenticity of his work.- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markjmcgrath1- Website: aglx.com- Substack: thewhirl.substack.com- Email: [email protected]
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Mark 'Moose' McGrath has dedicated his career to preserving and building upon John Boyd's authentic work, rescuing it from the simplified 'circle diagrams' pushed by those who may not know it's true meaning. In this episode, we explore the real depth of Boyd's thinking, from Destruction and Creation to the OODA 'loop' sketch, and how it applies to modern challenges including AI adoption.## Key Topics- Why Boyd's work is widely misunderstood and how to access the authentic material- The critical importance of 'Destruction and Creation' as Boyd's foundation- How the Marines adopted Boyd's thinking whilst other services didn't- Orientation as the centre of gravity in decision-making- People, Ideas, Things - and why we always fixate on the wrong one- How AI can enhance orientation when applied correctly- The guerrilla information war we're all participating in## Where to Listen- Website: https://thewaggleroom.com- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWaggleRoom- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/TheWaggleRoom- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-waggle-room/id1879089102- Substack: https://substack.com/@mickbrian## Guest InfoMark (Moose) McGrath is Strategic Orientation Advisory at AGLX, former Marine Corps officer, and co-host of the 'No Way Out' podcast. He has spent years in Boyd's archives preserving the authenticity of his work.- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markjmcgrath1- Website: aglx.com- Substack: thewhirl.substack.com- Email: [email protected]
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