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The discussion emphasizes that messaging—short, emotionally charged statements—is more powerful than the narrative, which is a logical, often emotionless, story. Effective influence involves using messaging to create emotional responses that then build coherent narratives.
In politics and geopolitics, this principle is exploited to shape public opinion and policy. In business, however, many fail to leverage this understanding, relying instead on superficial tactics like bright packaging or slogans without the deeper emotional resonance.