Fictional Stories as a Tool for Understanding Human Nature and Ethics

Growing up surrounded by fantastic tales led to a belief that fabulism portrays human nature better than realism and that realism falls short in describing the surrealism of the world. The speaker appreciates religious texts, especially the Old Testament, for their rich and fictional stories that help in understanding human origins and ethics. They view ancient texts, whether religious or not, as crucial for exploring the story of humanity and questions of ethics, regardless of one's religious beliefs.