Dr. Malone speaks about an environment rife with psychological warfare. With the pandemic's challenges and the societal shifts it has brought, he and his colleagues—particularly those who advocate for personal rights, medical freedom, and broader liberties—found themselves questioning the scope of libertarian philosophy when confronted by modern forms of influence such as fifth-generation warfare and psychological operations. These interactions raise concerns about the core tenets of individual sovereignty and free will essential to libertarian thought, which seem to be at risk in light of emerging technologies that can sway individual autonomy.
