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Guadeloupean social activist: Neuroimperialism disguised as modernity, hiding itself in a suit

25 June 2025 16:10 (UTC +04:00)

"Neurocolonialism influences the consciousness of colonized peoples, turning the human mind into its captive. It must be fought both physically and psychologically. Neurocolonialism somewhat resembles the story of the ant and the parasite," said civil activist Franco Lolia during the "Initiatives of Citizens and Activists" panel at the conference “Towards the Decolonization of Guadeloupe! Challenges and Perspectives” held in Baku, APA reports.

Another issue he addressed was related to imperialism.

Franco Lolia emphasized that imperialism has the ability to first integrate crimes committed externally into the internal structure.

"Neurocolonialism affects the consciousness of colonized peoples, turning the human mind into its captive. At the official level, colonization is presented as a form of liberation for nations. Colonization consists of three stages. The first stage coincides with the end of the transition from the trade era to the industrial age. At that time, measures taken against Black resistance were presented as 'public awakening' in order to render their struggle invisible. The second stage is a more modern, more imperialist, and globalized form of the first. This phase affected not only Black people but also white people. For instance, forced labor was claimed to be carried out in accordance with the rights of white people — but in reality, it was not so. The third stage of colonization began in 1945. This period, which continues to this day, is described as a 'historic turning point.' For a long time, this factor remained beyond direct perception and was largely characterized by religion. Imperialism, at its core, possesses the ability to internalize crimes that were originally committed externally."

The guest also spoke in detail about the consequences of neuroimperialism: "Neuroimperialism is disguised with modernity to avoid detection and hides itself in a suit. Its main goal is to mask its imperial ambitions. In other words, the essence of neurocolonialism lies in underwater — that is, silent — infiltration. If you remember the "ant and parasite" story, in it, the parasite penetrates the ant’s brain and controls all of its movements. Eventually, the ant becomes a captive of the parasite. This factor must be fought against both physically and psychologically."