Marine Corps Maj Ryan Ratcliffe discusses national security challenges, cognitive warfare, and information maneuver. Topics include crisis in Okinawa, impact of TikTok ban, historical analogy, information maneuver, and the future of brain implants.
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Complex Strategic Landscape
The strategic landscape is increasingly complex, driven by technological advancements and interconnected variables.
This complexity is further amplified by rapid changes, influenced by private sector tech and capital.
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Fictional Okinawa Crisis
A fictional cyberattack on Okinawa's infrastructure is presented, targeting communications and spreading disinformation.
This example illustrates how such attacks exploit existing tensions and harm international relationships.
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US Challenges in Tech and Cognition
The US faces challenges in addressing national security issues at the intersection of technology and cognition.
This is partly due to a disconnect between the private sector's focus on capital and the public sector's security concerns.
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The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association.
During this episode, Marine Corps Maj Ryan Ratcliffe discusses his recent article entitled: Cognitive Warfare: Maneuvering in the Human Dimension. Our discussion covers national security challenges at the intersection of technology and cognition, information maneuver, and emerging offensive/defensive needs.
Guest Bio: Major Ratcliffe is an EA-6B electronic warfare officer and joint terminal attack controller assigned to the office of the chief of naval operations staff. Previously, he served in the office of the Deputy Commandant for Information, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He holds a master of international public policy from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain.
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