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Fri Apr 8

empathy or division? On the science and politics of storytelling

Written by: Claire Corbett, Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney

Why don't chimpanzees rule the world? Is storytelling - the mysterious glue that enables millions of humans to cooperate effectively - the answer?Shutterstock

Writers can’t always be trusted when they talk about the power and importance of story. We have a vested interest and can get sentimental, promoting the immense power of story, of...

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