“...remember that ignorance, arrogance, and fear all complicate one's ability to detect false information.”

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE:
Caused by:
 Prejudice
 predetermined thinking

“...an essential part of the #deception process...𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨.. because it does not fit the preconceived image of the outside world ...leads to cognitive dissonance.”

inertia of rest

“...tendency of people to believe certain assumptions remain valid even after they have been undermined by events.”
#deception

‘the core of a successful #deception operation lies in exploiting the adversary's sensory awareness and cognitive functions altered by influence...

“Dezinformatsia: The dissemination of false or misleading information intended to confuse, discredit or embarrass the enemy.”’

Maskirovka
This definition comes from the works of Marshals of the Soviet Union, Grechko and Ogarkov:
“... a complex of measures designed to mislead the enemy”

“Maskirovka contributes to the achievement of surprise...”

“Among Russian academics and military experts, 𝒄𝒚𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒆 encompasses information-technological AND information-𝒑𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 aspects.”

“The intent is to achieve digital disruption, as well as psychological subversion.”

“Beyond disrupting the ability of communication...another critical component to a successful information warfare campaign is to 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑵𝑻, 𝑫𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑮𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑰𝒁𝑬, 𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑻 the adversary and 𝑫𝑬𝑴𝑶𝑹𝑨𝑳𝑰𝒁𝑬 the will of the opponent..."

𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕.

It’s what I’m referring to when
I beg you not to give up.

It’s why I get angry when
you say things like 'America is dead'.

It’s part of Putin’s plan.
When we give up, he wins...

Don’t help him.
F҉I҉G҉H҉T҉

#MindWar: The Wasp & the Spider is a short video I created based on work by @ZarinaZabrisky.

It explains what happens when a country becomes demoralized by a hostile adversary like Putin.

I hope this kind of info helps at least a few of you to better understand what we’ve been going through for the last few years.

I’m going to continue adding more to this thread as time permits (preferably when it’s not 1am)

Knowledge is power.

“ #Fear is ...a motivating influence upon our thoughts and actions. Its emotional irrationality leads otherwise intelligent people to abandon logic and wisdom...” —Feardom: by Connor Boyack

Example of KGB exploiting #fear in an active measures campaign (using black propaganda):
https://twitter.com/lululemew/status/1258174016508002305?s=21 https://twitter.com/lululemew/status/1258174016508002305

Who stands to gain from manipulating the masses through fear?

“...anybody seeking power over another person finds fear a useful tool...”

— Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them by Connor Boyack
https://a.co/hSKT0no