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The Finer Points of Narrative Warfare with Paul Cobaugh

Oct 27, 2022
Paul Cobaugh, VP of Narrative Strategies, explores narrative warfare's impact on politics and national security. GOP's shift to extremism, Trump's threat, and the need for principled leadership. Learn more at TruthAboutThreats.com
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  • Leveraging narratives in narrative warfare involves triggering subconscious responses to influence audiences strategically.
  • The GOP's transformation into an extremist movement under Donald Trump highlights the urgency for principled conservatives to combat radical ideologies and reclaim leadership.

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Understanding Narrative Warfare and Influence

Narrative warfare involves influencing the resiliency of the population and creating vulnerable positions for adversaries through strategic communication. This strategy revolves around triggering predictable responses in audiences by tapping into their subconscious meaning-making processes. It is crucial to comprehend the deeper layers of identity and how shared identities contribute to tribalization, shaping narratives that resonate with specific groups.

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