Ben Zweibelson is a philosopher, author, and design theorist. A retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer with over two decades of service including 4x combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ben was awarded four Bronze Star Medals during his deployments. He holds a doctorate in philosophy, earned three different Master's Degrees, and originally studied as a fine artist. He earned the Army's coveted Ranger Tab, Master Jumpmaster Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Combat and Expert Infantryman's Badges, and numerous other awards and citations. With over three decades of service in the Department of Defense in various capacities, Ben writes, lectures, and teaches about war, strategy, innovation, design, and on the complexities confronting modern societies today. His newest book, 'Reconceptualizing War', is available through Helion & Company. 'Understanding the Military Design Movement' is published through Routledge.