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strikeAug 17, 2026

The importance of self-criticism

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Discussions of “cognitive warfare” in Taiwan often take an overly sensitive stance without ever taking the lead in setting the agenda. Many Taiwanese fall back on simplistic apologetics and complacent assurances that everything is fine.

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    Discussions of “cognitive warfare” in Taiwan often take an overly sensitive stance without ever taking the lead in setting the agenda. Many Taiwanese fall back on simplistic apologetics and complacent assurances that everything is fine. The underlying premise seems to be that as …

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