Cognitive Sovereignty
Cognitive Sovereignty
By Col Pavithran Rajan, Advisor to CNSS Council
The article “Cognitive Sovereignty” by Pavithran Rajan explores how digital platforms increasingly influence human thought, perception, and decision-making. It introduces the concept of cognitive sovereignty — the right to maintain autonomous control over mental processes — as essential to safeguarding democracy, freedom, and human dignity in the digital age.
The piece examines political, psychological, and cultural consequences of algorithmic manipulation and advocates individual, social, and national actions to reclaim cognitive autonomy. It urges the development of ethical technologies and regulatory frameworks to protect independent thought as a fundamental pillar of human sovereignty.