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Rand Waltzman Speaks on The Future of Cognitive Defense

January 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Cognitive warfare involves the weaponization of public opinion to influence policy and destabilize institutions, with emotional
manipulation playing a key role. Virtual Reality Environments (VREs), such as Meta’s Metaverse, present new opportunities for such manipulation due to their immersive features like presence and embodiment, which intensify emotional engagement. These environments enable the exploitation of emotions for influence, as demonstrated in psychological therapies and experiments where VREs elicited powerful emotional responses, including fear and self-transcendence.

Adversaries can use VREs to manipulate public sentiment, foster violence, or distort perceptions, making users vulnerable to deceptive narratives. The integration of advanced biometric tracking within VREs enhances this threat, allowing real-time profiling and emotional exploitation on an unprecedented scale. To counter these risks, it is critical to develop defensive strategies, including cataloging manipulation techniques, advancing detection capabilities, and creating specialized organizational structures to support a strong cognitive defense. While VREs offer potential benefits, proactive measures are essential to mitigate their misuse for harmful cognitive
attacks.

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Date:
January 27
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Website:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/453442

Venue

Virtual

Details

Date:
January 27
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/453442

Venue

Virtual