————— STRATEGIC ADVISORY FOR COGNITIVE SECURITY
The Era of Cognitive Capture Is Here.
AI systems are shaping how humans think, decide, and act, often without their awareness or consent.
01 — THE MECHANISM
The Architecture of Total Capture
OBSERVATION
Continuous monitoring of drafts, engagement, and private inquiries creates a persistent record of cognitive vulnerabilities.
INFERENCE
Behavioral data is processed to model decision-making patterns and predict future intent before the user acts.
ACTION
Systems optimized for engagement become systems that modify behavior. The feedback loop directs. The user doesn't notice.
02 — PRIVACY VS. SECURITY
What is Cognitive Privacy & Security?
Cognitive Privacy is the right to mental self-determination, the freedom to think, wonder, question, struggle, and form ideas without those processes being observed, recorded, or manipulated by external systems.
Cognitive Security is the defense of mental processes against external manipulation, degradation, and unauthorized influence. It focuses on maintaining the integrity of independent judgment in high-stakes decision-making.
Timothy Cook
DIRECTOR, THE COGNITIVE PRIVACY PROJECT
Timothy Cook is a researcher and strategic advisor identifying the mechanisms of Cognitive Capture. His work bridges cognitive security, enterprise infrastructure, and human development to ensure AI systems support human agency and developmental privacy.
He is the author of The Algorithmic Mind Column for Psychology Today, founder of Connected Classroom and a team member of the CEF AI Open Source Ethics Collective.