I think a lot of this is about 
- starting out with fearful minds
- figuring out what will push them over the edge into terror
- applying whatever physical action to give them a little push over the edge

This would not have the desired effect if the target minds are whole, healthy and fearless.

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A new book by University of Bradford academics urges urgent global action to prevent the weaponisation of neuroscience, as advances in AI and pharmacology create unprecedented risks to human cognition, behaviour and security.

A new publication by two University of Bradford academics carries a stark warning about the emerging threat of chemical “neuro-weapons” designed to attack or manipulate the human brain and central nervous system (CNS). It calls for urgent international action to prevent the misuse of neuroscience and associated life and chemical sciences. 