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When you cross a swamp, try to do it fast (hexbear.net)

submitted 8 months ago by RNAi@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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[-] Frank@hexbear.net 56 points 8 months ago

You cannot stand here slandering my boy Sun Tzu like this. The Art of War is good and explains core concepts around engaging in and managing conflict. It lays out the basics so you have a foundation to build off of. It might seem obvious to you, but most people have absolutely no idea when or why to fight and Sun Tzu explains it.

[-] DamarcusArt@lemmygrad.ml 38 points 8 months ago

For examples, just look at your average armchair general who got their experience from video games! This stuff does not come naturally to people.

[-] RyanGosling@hexbear.net 34 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Yeah people gotta remember Sun Tzu in the BCs when dudes were fighting with swords and spears and arrows lol. It’s one of the first texts on military strategy - or conflict management if you wanna be that guy.

It’s like criticizing someone for writing that lifting heavy objects strategically give you muscles during a period where Jesus was his neighbor.