New Release:
Practical Introduction to Cognitive Literacy -English Edition-
Updated / Published: February 25, 2026
Book
We are pleased to announce that Practical Guide to Cognitive Literacy for Thriving in the AI Era will be published on Amazon Kindle in late February 2026. Many of us find ourselves overwhelmed by information only to realize the day is already over. Even when we have goals—whether it’s learning about AI, studying, or working on a side hustle—continuing is often difficult. This isn’t because we are weak-willed, but because of how the brain and cognition are wired. This book integrates insights from cognitive warfare and cognitive security with practical approaches in behavioral science, habit formation, and AI utilization, giving readers a hands-on introduction to understanding, protecting, rewriting, and mastering the brain’s operating system.
Book Overview
Title:Practical Introduction to Cognitive Literacy (English Edition)
Author:Kazuya Ito
Publication Date:Late February 2026
What You Will Learn in This Book
This book helps readers understand:
- Why cognition has become the new battleground.
- How fake news, attention-grab ads, and social media firestorms exploit and hack our cognition.
- Why information literacy and media literacy alone aren’t enough to protect us from cognitive biases and vulnerabilities.
- How to design cognitive security to safeguard yourself, your family, and your organization.
- The 7-step Brain OS Rewrite Process for changing behavior, habits, and learning.
- The definition and four core elements of cognitive literacy, which will be essential in the AI era.
- The difference in cognitive OS design between those who keep learning and those who give up quickly.
- How to see through anxieties and hype around side jobs, careers, and money from a cognitive security perspective.
Book Structure
Part 1: What Cognitive Security Is
Part 2: The Mechanisms of Brain and Cognition — Understanding Why We Are So Easily Hacked
Part 3: Cognitive Kill Chain — Analyzing the Process by Which Cognition Is Hacked
Part 4: Cognitive Security as Defense — Building the Minimum Shield to Protect You and Loved Ones
Part 5: Offensive Cognitive Literacy — Understanding, Rewriting, and Mastering Your Brain OS
Part 6: Practical Implementation for Thriving in the AI Era — A Guide to Becoming the Person You Want to Be
What Is Cognitive Literacy?
In this book, cognitive literacy is defined as:
The ability to understand how your own brain and cognition work, and to consciously design how you relate to information, emotions, environments, tools, and behavior.
It combines:
- Protective Cognitive Security: Defensive strategies
- Offensive Brain OS Rewriting: Personal transformation
Together, they form the foundational literacy that empowers individuals to thrive.
About the Author
A specialist in cybersecurity and network security.
A certified systems auditor with international credentials such as CISA and CISSP, with extensive experience designing, building, and defending corporate information systems.
Integrates knowledge from neuroscience, cognitive science, and cognitive security into corporate training and professional courses.
Believes that true strength doesn’t come from pretending weaknesses don’t exist, but from learning how to handle them—an idea that motivates the practical dissemination of cognitive security and cognitive literacy.
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