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The War of Words: The Invisible Logic of Political Language and Automated Influence

  • Language activates neural frames that shape unconscious political beliefs
  • Emotional narratives consistently defeat factual arguments
  • Social influence can be systematically engineered and automated
  • Cognitive autonomy requires awareness of linguistic manipulation

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