
Build Better Worlds: Anthropology for Game Design, Film and Writing
This Anthro Life
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The Power of Storytelling
This chapter examines how storytelling shapes human experience and reflects cultural changes, featuring discussions with anthropologists and archaeologists on their new book that connects anthropology to narrative creation in various media. It highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in storytelling and critiques conventional narratives through the lens of contemporary global issues, including capitalism and societal anxieties. By analyzing the resurgence of themes like zombies, the chapter reveals how these narratives help societies process fears and foster empathy toward different lived experiences.
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