The Theory of Cognitive Sovereignty in Neurojico Philosophy: Reclaiming Consciousness in the Age of Algorithms
Figshare January 25, 2026 DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.31146121 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that power in contemporary societies operates through subtle mechanisms targeting cognition—directing attention, reorganizing knowledge, and shaping interpretation and choice—rather than overt coercion. Proposes that sovereignty should be redefined as the capacity to own and critically manage one's own cognition, and contends that algorithmic repetition, profiling, and personalization erode this capacity, threatening freedom and human dignity even when formal rights remain intact. |
Abstract
This paper examines the Theory of Cognitive Sovereignty as a foundational pillar of Neurojico philosophy within the context of profound transformations affecting human consciousness in the age of algorithms and artificial intelligence. The study is grounded in the premise that power in contemporary societies is no longer exercised primarily through overt coercion or direct domination but rather through subtle mechanisms that target cognition itself—by directing attention, reorganizing knowledge, and shaping patterns of interpretation and choice without explicit awareness. Within this framework, sovereignty is redefined not as the possession of information or the formal multiplicity of options, but as the human capacity to own and critically manage one’s own cognition within algorithmically saturated knowledge environments.The paper looks at how cognitive sovereignty connects to attention, the probabilistic self, and cognitive resistance, showing that algorithmic systems often limit the diversity of human experiences by using repetition, profiling, and smart personalization. It further explores the ethical dimension of the theory, arguing that the erosion of cognitive sovereignty constitutes a direct threat to freedom and human dignity, even when formal rights remain intact. The study finds that cognitive sovereignty is essential for freedom in today's digital world and is key to telling apart independent humans from those controlled by algorithms, making it an important idea for rethinking modern human philosophy.