By Matthew Hayward 5/3/2023 Updated: 9/29/2025 In the digital age, warfare has shifted from trenches to timelines. The front line is now our minds, and the weapons are information, disinformation, and manipulation. This  5th Generation Warfare (5GW) . The goal is not territory or treasure, but thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. Alongside this, we face the growing dominance of what some call the “Imperial Administrative State” and the “Uniparty.” Power is concentrated among elites who manipulate politics, commerce, and culture for their gain, often branded as " The Great Reset ." One tool is “Swarm Consensus.” Online swarms converge on a narrative that feels democratic but is engineered to steer opinion. In this fog, accountability disappears. How to fight back: Sharpen Critical Thinking and Media Literacy Question sources, cross-check facts, recognize bias. Understand how platforms profit by manipulating attention. Engage in Civic Life Vote, communicate with officia...