Episode 13 - Dr. Sean Guillory: Cognitive Warfare, Neuroscience, and National Security
Dr. Sean Guillory: Cognitive Warfare, Neuroscience, and National Security
In this episode of Tipping Spears with Hannah Becker, we sit down with Dr. Sean Guillory to explore how cognitive warfare is shaping the world around us. Dr. Guillory examines the intersection of neuroscience and national security in our increasingly complex digital age. Drawing from his experience supporting brain surgery patients, he now researches cutting-edge cognitive warfare capabilities designed to keep us safe.
In this episode, Dr. Guillory shares:
How growing up in a military family influenced his career path
Why his commitment to helping others led him into national security
The key differences between psychological warfare and cognitive warfare
Recent developments in brain organoids and organoid intelligence (OI)
How social engineering “hacks the human”
The historical interplay between science, technology, and warfare
Practical advice for navigating uncertainty in today’s world
...and much more
I learned so much from Dr. Guillory’s insights—and I know you will too. Whether you're working in defense, tech, or simply curious about the future of human-machine interaction, this interview offers valuable takeaways for anyone living in today’s information-rich, high-stakes environment.
Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!
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About the Guest:
Sean Guillory attained his Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from Dartmouth College, where he primarily worked with neurosurgery patients to help improve the mapping for brain functions that were personally important to their lives. After taking that experience to help build up a start-up business incubator aimed at helping humanity (Fruition Tech Labs) and working on data science efforts to help catch online scammers (ConsumerAffairs), he now focuses on issues within Defense and National Security at the intersection of neurotechnology, human-machine teaming, and information environment. Outside of work, he is a board member for the Information Professionals Association, a board member for the Mind Science Foundation, and the co-host of the MAD Warfare Podcast.