The History of Deception in War, from Victor Niederhoffer
The history of deception in war. Very applicable: "All is Fair in Love and War" by John Chomeau
Steve Ellison writes:
"Find out what the enemy is predisposed to believe and to reinforce those beliefs while at the same time altering your plans to take advantage of these reinforced false beliefs."
Many participants in the market are predisposed to believe that a catastrophe is just around the corner, judging from the perennial success (in selling subscriptions) of bearish newsletter writers. A whiff of actual bad news may get them selling in earnest.