When Scientists Become Storytellers
A new edition of PLoS Biology is dedicated to narrative-driven, peer-reviewed papers, all in the hope of reaching a wider audience and spurring action.
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The Six Core Emotional Arcs That Underlie Our Favorite Fiction
A big-data analysis suggests even complex tales rest on a few fundamental emotional storylines. By Tom Jacobs Actor…
Your Brain on Story: Why Narratives Win Our Hearts and Minds
Our craving and connection to story is so much more than a haphazard preference.
Reading Literary Fiction Can Make You Less Racist
New research finds a compelling narrative can help us sidestep stereotypes.
How Cyclical Thinking Might Help You Save Money
The good news: researchers have found a way to make people save money. The bad news: it requires a complete rewiring of how human beings perceive their existence.
How Narratives Cheat the Athletes Who Create Them
Athletes and fans look at sports differently. Ryan O'Hanlon, who is not a professional athlete, and Clint Irwin, who is a professional athlete, wonder if the two sides can ever be separated.