The West’s War on Critical Thinking

Politicians describe domestic and foreign threats in such ways that only they can provide necessary solutions.

In the past, most information warfare was directed outwardly toward foreign regimes.

Traditionally, information warfare directed inwardly at one's homeland has been limited to war propaganda intended to do the opposite of foreign disinformation campaigns: namely, to forge national unity, foster civic trust, and heighten morale.

As technology innovation and a global computer interface radically transformed the distribution of information during the last half-century, information warfare specialists have had a constantly evolving and expanding battlefield through which to influence foreign enemies.

As new forms of communication have given warfighters sophisticated means of conducting offensive operations from the relative comfort of office cubicles, these same technologies have enabled foreign enemies to conduct cyber-attacks, sabotage critical infrastructure, and engage in long-distance espionage rather cheaply.

Foreign operatives can accomplish a great deal of harm practically for free.

Why? Because Americans can sense that they are being manipulated! The most effective deterrence to the threat of foreign propaganda is an informed and intellectually nimble citizenry.

 https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2024/06/the_west_s_war_on_critical_thinking.html