LeVar Burton Believes the Stories We Tell Determine Who We Are

LeVar Burton has been a storyteller for decades. From his acting roles as Kunta Kinte in "Roots" and Geordi LaForge on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to his decades of work with "Reading Rainbow," he's been a central figure in some of the most influential media in recent memory. Also a director, producer, and author, Burton has now turned his storytelling skills toward the world of podcasting with "LeVar Burton Reads." On this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, he discusses the power of literature and why books are such a meaningful tool for storytelling.

Resources from LeVar Burton and other related links:

• "LeVar Burton Reads" Podcast
• LeVar Burton Kids
• The Science Of Breathing: How Slowing It Down Can Make Us Calm And Productive | Forbes
• Spontaneous Group Synchronization of Movements and Respiratory Rhythms | NCBI

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