Whorfian Attack
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Whorfian Attack
Short Description: The deliberate attempt to control thought through the restriction of language, words, or speech.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-308
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Strategic
Level of Maturity: Theoretical
Category: Exploit
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Detailed Description: The deliberate attempt to control through the restriction of language, words, speech, or controls on discussion of topics. This may be carried out through censorship, memory holing, shadow banning, redfining, or other means.
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