Science of Coercion
“Communication might be understood as both the conduit for and the actual substance of human culture and consciousness. Psychological warfare is the application of mass communication to modern social conflict.”
—Science of Coercion, Christopher Simpson, American University
Tendencies of psychological warfare (U.S. Army War College):
1. Destroys will and ability of enemy to fight
2. Deprives enemy of support of allies and neutrals
3. Increases internal will to victoryEffects of psychological warfare (U.S. Army War College):
* Dissension
* Distrust
* Fear
* Hopelessness
Friends of Spartacus 
[…] undermine indigenous solidarity or Fourth World sovereignty. A classic psychological warfare technique. While there is room for criticism of all states and their leaders — especially under neoliberal […]
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