# Neuroweapons Could Augment or Degrade Nervous Function by François du Cluzel > "The objectives for neuroweapons in warfare may be achieved by augmenting or degrading functions of the nervous system, so as to affect cognitive, emotional and/or motor activity and capability." > **— François du Cluzel**, *2020, Cognitive Warfare, Innovation Hub study, p. 20* ## Sources and Context - **Full source:** [François du Cluzel, Cognitive Warfare, ACT-sponsored Innovation Hub study, 2020](https://innovationhub-act.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/20210122_CW-Final.pdf). The study describes potential mechanisms affecting cognition, emotion, and movement; it does not establish that every projected device exists. ACT sponsored the study, but its disclaimer excludes official NATO or member-nation attribution. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Neurotech|Neurotech]] - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Next Interface Layer|The Next Interface Layer]] - **Article:** [[articles/2026 Annual Report on Brain-Computer Interfaces|2026 Annual Report on Brain-Computer Interfaces]] - **Article:** [[articles/Technologies for Consciousness Mapping and Transfer|Technologies for Consciousness Mapping and Transfer]] - **Wiki map:** [[wiki/Neurorights|Neurorights]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Cognitive Warfare|Cognitive Warfare]] - [[wiki/Neurorights|Neurorights]] ## Share on Social Media ``` "The objectives for neuroweapons in warfare may be achieved by augmenting or degrading functions of the nervous system, so as to affect cognitive, emotional and/or motor activity and capability." — François du Cluzel, 2020, Cognitive Warfare, Innovation Hub study, p. 20 https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-du-cluzel-neuroweapon-functions ```