The Evolution of Storytelling
Storytelling is a primal instinct (people have been telling stories much, much longer than they’ve been reading or writing about them)
Brian Norgard • The Pomp Podcast on Apple Podcasts
It’s testament to the powers of the storytelling brain that many psychologists argue that human language evolved in the first place in order to tell tales about each other.
Will Storr • The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better
Stories and folktales are what bind us together as a community. They tell us who we are and why we have obligations towards each other.
Robin Dunbar • Friends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships
“ Stories are actually a form of technology. They are tools that were designed by our ancestors to alleviate depression, reduce anxiety, kindle creativity, spark courage and meet a variety of other psychological challenges of being human. ”― Angus Fletcher, Wonderworks
Sally Mallam • The Science of Storytelling
Humans are a story-telling species. The stories we tell ourselves and each other guide how we live in and relate to the world. They are the social technology through which we make sense of the world and give meaning to our lived experiences. Like the mycelium that runs below our feet, stories are everywhere, threading and reshaping our reality, eve... See more
Niels Devisscher • Belonging and Butterflies in Times of Breakdown
