Controlling the narrative

Ashwin Goyal

May 27, 2024

"Enough of their nonsense," he declared.

"Enough, enough!" the crowd chanted.

"Their bad decisions are burning this company to the ground!" he yelled.

"Burn it down! Burn it down!" someone towards the back roared, starting a bonfire.

He paused, "Wait, no, I think you misunderstood!"

But it was too late.

Telling no one

"But you have to swear you won't tell anyone." "I swear, not a soul." "Swear on your first-born daughter's favorite Barbie." "I swear." "Swear on the last slice of pizza you'll ever eat." "

Calling in a favor

"No, man, I don't feel like it," he said. She smiled, reaching into her pocket. "I figured you'd say that." She pulled out a small, imaginary IOU chip and held it up. "Remember this?" "Oh, come on, you'