Abstract In rapid decision environments, success may become a liability. Success-Induced Orientation Collapse (SIOC) describes how AI-driven acceleration increases the risk of acting on degraded or outdated models of reality. As decision cycles compress, the central challenge is no longer speed but preserving orientation under conditions of apparent success. A unit implements an effective targeting process. Initial strikes are successful. …
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