COGNITIVE SUPERIORITY AN EMERGENT ASPECT OF HYBRID WARFARE
COGNITIVE SUPERIORITY AN EMERGENT ASPECT OF HYBRID WARFARE

Author(s): Daniel-George GABOR
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economy
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: cognitive superiority; hybrid warfare; foresight; manipulation; data mining; artificial intelligence; critical thinking.
Summary/Abstract: Cognitive superiority emerges as a new aspect to be considered in the context of hybrid warfare. Whether from an individual perspective or a social standpoint, relevant aspects can be identified through which cognitive superiority/inferiority can reveal advantages/disadvantages that can be exploited in a multidimensional hybrid war. We aim to explore how cognitive superiority can be used in hybrid warfare, addressing various aspects such as analysis and anticipation, countering disinformation and manipulation, techniques of influence and psychological aggression, the use of technology and artificial intelligence, data mining and what it can reveal about various aspects of society, as well as the importance of collaboration and information exchange. We will also identify ways to increase resilience to aggression and policies for achieving cognitive superiority. Who are the actors and what relevant policies can be implemented to enhance the ability to withstand knowledge-based aggression? We will emphasize the role of education and the influence of media and social media, the protection of critical infrastructures, especially in the cyber domain, collaboration and information exchange. We also highlight critical thinking and resilience to manipulation, research, innovation, ethics in the use of disruptive technologies, and the legislative framework in which they can operate. The multidimensionality of hybrid warfare requires decision-makers and stakeholders involved in maintaining and developing security to consider the extensive implications of competitive advantages that can be derived from the exploitation of cognitive superiority, as well as the vulnerabilities that can be identified in the area of interest in the context of cognitive inferiority compared to a presumed hostile actor

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