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

May 18, 2023

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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

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