The Science of Storytelling
there was substantial overlap in the brain networks used to understand stories and the networks used to navigate interactions with other individuals — in particular, interactions in which we’re trying to figure out the thoughts and feelings of others. Scientists call this capacity of the brain to construct a map of other people’s intentions “theory... See more
Annie Murphy Paul • Opinion | Your Brain on Fiction (Published 2012)
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When we listen to a story, a fascinating process unfolds in our brains. This process, known as neural coupling, is the brain’s way of syncing with a narrative. For instance, when a story describes the aroma of freshly baked bread, the olfactory regions of our brain — the areas responsible for processing scents — activate, even though there’s no act... See more
Steve Prompt • The Psychology Behind Storytelling: Why We’re Wired for Narratives
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According to neuroscience studies, stories have a remarkable ability to change our thinking, for example by demonstrating how our minds literally sync with each other as we hear a story.
Nathan Furr • The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown
We experience our day-to-day lives in story mode. The brain creates a world for us to live in and populates it with allies and villains. It turns the chaos and bleakness of reality into a simple, hopeful tale, and at the centre it places its star – wonderful, precious me – who it sets on a series of goals that become the plots of our lives. Story i
... See moreWill Storr • The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better
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Brain scans are revealing what happens in our heads when we read a detailed description, an evocative metaphor or an emotional exchange between characters. Stories, this research is showing, stimulate the brain and even change how we act in life.
Opinion | Your Brain on Fiction (Published 2012)
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The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better
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