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Wired for Story
This episode reveals how our brains are fundamentally wired for story, not just as entertainment, but as an essential survival mechanism that shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.
“This episode reveals how our brains are fundamentally wired for story, not just as entertainment, but as an essential survival mechanism that shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.”
— Lisa Cron, Wired for Story
Narrative, Cognition, Empathy, Communication
If you've ever wondered why some stories grip you so completely, this will clarify how narrative fundamentally shapes our perception and decisions, and this will help you see what to do next.
Lisa Cron, a story coach and consultant, draws on neuroscience and psychology to explain why certain narratives captivate us, revealing the deep biological roots of our human connection to story.