Kurt Vonnegut's theory of story shapes theory is the most delightful rejected master's thesis I know. All the great tales of the world can be graphed, he says, revealing the inner life of a society. Watch, enjoy, and consider what shape the stories of 2023 might make. https://t.co/S8MTqd7Kzl

Will Storr has written 7 books and in a world obsessed with plot structures, he says that character is king. This episode is like X-ray vision into why movies like Jaws and The Godfather are so compelling. Some highlights: 1. Every human story revolves around three primal desires: survival... See more