Israeli Intelligence Hired a Clinical Psychologist. They Didn't Listen To Him
For six months, Dr. Ofer Grosbard tried to tell IDF Military Intelligence to be more modest. He failed. On October 7, 2023, he wasn't surprised.
In the latest episode of The Dejargonizer Podcast we tell the story of Dr. Ofer Grosbard, a clinical psychologist who was hired by Israeli Military Intelligence to enhance its understanding in enemy profiling.
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Tasked with incorporating psychological insights, Dr. Grosbard aimed to reshape the unit's analytical approach. Despite initial optimism, he faced resistance and a lack of actionable response to his recommendations.
After six months of trying to implement change and encourage open discussions, Dr. Grosbard left the unit, citing a failure to break through the entrenched analytical and cultural biases. His journey highlights the challenges of integrating cross-cultural psychology into military intelligence, the effects of which we saw on 7 October 2023.
This episode will shift your perspective on the web of psychological and cultural factors influencing military intelligence, not just in Israel, but in the West at large.
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