
Chinese Cognitive Warfare: Josh Baughman
NatSec Matters
Cognitive Warfare Targeting the Human Brain
The basic idea of cognition is the process by which people acquire, process, and apply information and knowledge. Cognitive warfare targets the human brain, aiming to weaken and dismantle an enemy's will to fight by using fears, anxiety, and suspicion as breakthrough points to create 'soft kills.' This warfare is not only at the individual level but also at a societal level, with everyone being a potential target.
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