A “whole-of-society manipulation” is the aim of advanced psychological warfare; China’s use of this strategy against Taiwan is a prime example.

By Noé Chartier | The Epoch Times

Summary

Former Canadian spy boss, David Vigneault, warns “cognitive attacks” that leverage psychology and new technologies are being utilized by foreign actors to change how an entire population reflects on and thinks about an issue.

Vigneault, who left his role as the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in July, describes “cognitive warfare” as an evolution of psychological warfare, that integrates traditional psychological and information operations with advances in computer, cognitive, and neuroscience technologies.

Testifying before the Foreign Interference Commission on Sept. 27, Vigneault cited China’s use of cognitive warfare against Taiwan as one of the most concrete examples of this type of strategy.

NATO has described cognitive warfare as a “whole-of-society manipulation” that has become a new norm in warfare.

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