echo chamber

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Definition

In military contexts, an environment where the same information or perspective is reinforced without critical evaluation. When everyone in the TOC agrees because dissent means more PowerPoint slides.

Example Usage

Our intel assessment became an echo chamber—nobody challenged the assumptions until we were on the objective.

Origin

Metaphorical usage from acoustic echo chambers where sound reverberates and amplifies

Fun Fact

The military's hierarchical structure can accidentally create echo chambers, which is why red team exercises were developed to deliberately challenge planning assumptions.

Source: Military intelligence and planning terminology

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