Cognitive Defence Academy is a community dedicated to strengthening critical thinking, disciplined inquiry, and civic resilience. Founded by Dr Chadi Youssef, author of The War on Reason, the Academy provides a space for thinkers, educators, and lifelong learners to cultivate clarity of mind in an age of distraction and misinformation.
Through interactive discussions, practical lessons, and reflective dialogue, members explore how reasoning can serve as a form of cognitive defence—protecting individuals and societies from manipulation, confusion, and cognitive decay.
Join us to advance the art of thinking: to question deeply, reason honestly, and communicate with precision and empathy. Together, we can build intellectual resilience, foster meaningful dialogue, and help shape a freer, wiser, and more discerning world.