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CogWar

CogWar

By: Raymond Andrè Hagen
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Dive into the mind-bending world of Cognitive Warfare, where manipulation, disinformation, and the clash of signals and noise shape our reality. This podcast unravels the intricate web of how it all connects, blending academic insights with the pulse of today’s headlines. Join us as we decode the hidden forces at play in our world.


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Episodes
  • The Political Economy of Influence & Counter FIMI Institutions - part 2

    The Political Economy of Influence & Counter FIMI Institutions - part 2
    Jan 13 2026

    In this episode of COGWAR, hosts Raymond and James explore the political economy of influence and counter-FIMI (Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference) institutions. Continuing from Part 1, they dissect a Swedish report on Russia's Operation Double Ganger, a leaked influence campaign by the Social Design Agency. Critiquing it as a "Western liberal document" with inherent biases and blind spots, they discuss how Russia fuses military doctrine, intelligence, and ad tech to sow discord, often prioritizing notoriety over efficacy.

    The conversation critiques proposals for a European network of counter-FIMI institutions, highlighting issues like free speech implications, lack of strategic goals, platform dependencies on US tech giants, and domestic tensions exploited by adversaries. Drawing on examples from Norway, the UK, and US politics, they question the feasibility of responses, emphasizing the need for evidence-based analysis, trust-building, and sociological awareness in cognitive warfare.

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • The Political Economy of Influence & Counter FIMI Institutions

    The Political Economy of Influence & Counter FIMI Institutions
    Dec 4 2025
    In this thought-provoking first installment of a two-part series, hosts dive deep into the myths and realities of free speech, influence systems, and the digital battlegrounds shaping our world. Kicking off with a poignant quote from philosopher Ivan Illich on how technology disrupts the "commons" of silence, the episode challenges simplistic notions of democracy and unrestricted expression.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Eating the elephant

    Eating the elephant
    Nov 3 2025

    In this episode of Cog War, titled "Eating the Elephant: Conceptualising Disorder," hosts James and Raymond reflect on a recent workshop at Lancaster University exploring the new world order, or disorder. Drawing from military theories like cognitive warfare, reflective control, and unrestricted warfare, they critique gaps in the field: the lack of institutional coordination against cross-domain attacks, the West's defensive stance without offensive strategies, and hypocrisy in blaming foreign tech while ignoring domestic AI and social media's cognitive impacts.


    They challenge technological determinism, arguing that platforms amplify pre-existing social fractures, from mental health declines to eroded institutional trust. With examples from revolutions, genocides, and elections, they call for a holistic, self-reflective approach to this fuzzy domain.


    Join the conversation on navigating cognitive threats in a multipolar world.

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    48 mins
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