
#31: The Science of Storytelling (why your life is a myth)
Not Your Average Jo
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The Cure for the Horror Is Story
Humans might be in unique possession of the knowledge that our existence is essentially meaningless, but we carry on as if in ignorance of it. The main difference between us and any other animal is that we have this ability to reason. We have the ability to believe in myths. And why do we do this? Because tories make us feel safe. Our brains build theories and explanations about what's happening around us. It's our way of trying to control because they assign meaning. This is not like a lovely evening read. This is a ar core. Let's get to the real nitty gritty, nuts and bolls of stories and how our brains work. You are going to die,
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