The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human Now

We don't just tell stories to others; we tell them to ourselves. Our "self" is a narrative we've constructed to make sense of a chaotic world. The Dark Side of the Narrative

Stories serve as a powerful "pro-social" technology. They create shared values and empathy by forcing us to step into the shoes of others. The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human

Stories act as a safe "simulator" for life's many challenges. By navigating fictional conflicts, we practice social interactions and moral decision-making without real-world risks. We don't just tell stories to others; we