Poles Apart: Why We Turn Against Each Other
Intelligence Squared
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The Art of Storytelling in Building Connections
This chapter explores the profound impact of storytelling on human connection and empathy, emphasizing how narratives engage emotions more effectively than statistics. It discusses the role of oxytocin in fostering emotional bonds and examines the identifiable victim effect, illustrating why individual stories resonate deeply with people. The chapter also addresses the challenges of polarization and highlights the necessity of diversity and collaboration in fostering understanding across differing perspectives.
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