The UnCODE system: A neurocentric systems approach for classifying the goals and methods of Cognitive Warfare
May 18, 2023

Cognitive Warfare leverages advancements in technology and science to influence how target populations think and act, necessitating a thorough understanding of its methods and goals. Current literature suggests targeting both human and nonhuman cognition, but lacks a unified framework for conceptualizing Cognitive Warfare across domains and species. This paper introduces the Unplug, Corrupt, disOrganize, Diagnose, Enhance (UnCODE) system, a neurocentric framework that classifies Cognitive Warfare goals based on neural information processing. The UnCODE system offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and communicating Cognitive Warfare strategies, emphasizing interdisciplinary applicability and the potential use of multiple methods to achieve the same objectives.
Authors:
Stefan Sütterlin, Torvald F. Ask, Sophia Mägerle, Sandra Glöckler, Leandra Wolf, Julian Schray, Alaya Chandi, Teodora Bursac, Ali Khodabakhsh, Benjamin J. Knox, Matthew Canham, Ricardo Lugo