Daniel Ellsberg is an American economist, political activist, and former United States military analyst. While employed by the RAND Corporation, Ellsberg precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he released the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret Pentagon study of the U.S. government decision-making in relation to the Vietnam War, to The New York Times, The Washington Post and other newspapers.
On January 3, 1973, Ellsberg was charged under the Espionage Act of 1917 along with other charges of theft and conspiracy, carrying a total maximum sentence of 115 years. Because of governmental misconduct and illegal evidence-gathering, and the defense by Leonard Boudin and Harvard Law School professor Charles Nesson, Judge William Matthew Byrne Jr. dismissed all charges against Ellsberg on May 11, 1973.
Ellsberg was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 2006. He is also known for having formulated an important example in decision theory, the Ellsberg paradox, his extensive studies on nuclear weapons and nuclear policy, and for having voiced support for WikiLeaks, Chelsea Manning, and Edward Snowden.
Ellsberg was awarded the 2018 Olof Palme Prize for his "profound humanism and exceptional moral courage."
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Some of their strengths
Daniel Ellsberg has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Generous, Imaginative, Compassionate, Intuitive, Passionate, and Creative.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Daniel Ellsberg is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Daniel Ellsberg well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Daniel Ellsberg as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Daniel Ellsberg is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Daniel Ellsberg tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Daniel Ellsberg's challenges
While Daniel Ellsberg has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Daniel Ellsberg can be Short-tempered, Emotional, Impulsive, Careless, Standoffish, Unfocused, and Indecisive.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Daniel Ellsberg's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Daniel Ellsberg must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Daniel Ellsberg is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Daniel Ellsberg also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
