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The Storytelling Animal

10 min read 13 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

We are wired for narrative: stories shape our brains, dreams, identities, and societies. This book reveals why we can't resist a good tale—and how it makes us human.

You’ll learn

  • Why our brains treat stories as real experiences
  • How dreams are involuntary storytelling
  • The power and peril of narrative identity
  • How to spot manipulative stories