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#296 - Mind Warfare, Media Control & Space Surveillance | Eric Czuleger

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Apr 14, 2025

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Eric Czuleger

Eric Czuleger, a National Security student at the RAND Corporation and seasoned aid volunteer, shares insights on modern warfare and psychological operations. He discusses the evolving landscape of fifth-generation warfare, particularly the role of disinformation and cognitive manipulation in influencing public opinion. The conversation dives into America's vulnerabilities to psychological tactics, the impact of technology in conflict zones, and the implications of foreign influence on free speech. Czuleger’s global experiences enrich the discourse on the future of international relations and security.

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ANECDOTE

Liberland Ambassadorship

Eric Czuleger recounts his experience as an ambassador for Liberland, a micronation based on cryptocurrency.
He met the president while jet skiing on the Danube and was inspired to explore nation-building.

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Future of Nation-States

Traditional nation-states face challenges as capital becomes decentralized and citizens view statehood as a service.
Network states, decentralized and subscription-based, may be the future, challenging the Westphalian model.

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U.S. Vulnerability

The U.S.'s greatest geopolitical vulnerability lies in its information space, open due to freedom of speech.
This openness makes it susceptible to fifth-generation warfare tactics like disinformation and psychological operations.

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Eric Czuleger is a National Security student at the RAND Corporation who is focused on using emerging technology to solve persistent challenges in emerging economies, conflict zones, and thriving ecosystems alike. Eric has lived and worked in over 45 countries as an aid volunteer, journalist, and tech storyteller.

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