The document discusses concepts related to fourth generation warfare, including systems disruption, effects-based operations, global guerillas, and long-tail insurgencies. It notes that fourth generation warfare allows groups to undermine states economically and morally over long periods. Key questions are which side can adapt faster (global guerillas likely over states), and whether states can compete given their slow organizational learning. The document suggests global guerilla networks may be able to match or surpass states' collective intelligence through open-source networks and emergent intelligence from decentralized groups.