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No Way Out

PsyWar Primer: Liminal Warfare, Flow, 5GW, Sun Tzu and More

Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Robert Malone, a key figure on the new world order and author, leads a compelling discussion alongside experts like David Kilcullen, a PhD in military strategy, and James Giordano, a bioethics and neuroscience professor. They delve into the nuances of fifth-generation warfare, where information is the ultimate weapon. The conversation covers cognitive manipulation, revealing its role in leadership and everyday decisions, as well as the implications of surveillance capitalism. Insights from Adrian Bejan on thermodynamics further enrich the exploration of modern conflict dynamics.
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  • Liminal warfare highlights the strategic exploitation of ambiguity and confusion in modern military conflicts, as seen in Russia's actions in Crimea.
  • Cognitive warfare underlines the importance of manipulating individuals' perceptions and emotions, aiming to control how people interpret information in modern society.

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Understanding Liminal Warfare

Liminal warfare is defined as operating in a transitional state where actions straddle the lines of detectability and ambiguity. This concept, particularly relevant in modern military contexts, reflects on how adversaries can exploit situations to obfuscate their operations. An example provided is the Russian intervention in Crimea, where the presence of unmarked soldiers, dubbed 'little green men,' created confusion about the reality of the situation. This strategy allowed Russia to consolidate control before a response could be mustered from NATO, illustrating the effectiveness of operating in this ambiguous liminal space.

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