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Storytelling: A Genetic Survival Tool
- Storytelling is ingrained in our genetics as a survival mechanism to protect each other.
- Narrative shapes tribalism and influences perceptions of good versus bad rapidly and powerfully.
Steinbeck’s War Correspondence Role
- John Steinbeck served as a war correspondent and government propaganda writer during World War II.
- He focused on detailed, relatable stories that brought real human experience of war to the public.
Power of the Narrative Swarm
- Narrative power emerges from many small independent storytellers rather than a single dominant agenda.
- Diverse voices combine in a swarm to shape public perception and social movements.