A Story is a Deal
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1 episodeA Storytelling Masterclass with Will Storr (NBI Vault)
Will Storr joins hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger to discuss his newly published book. The wide-ranging conversation covers Storr's concept of 'story being' (that humans are characters in others' narratives, not merely storytellers), the human 'umwelt' as story, how the brain uses narrative to drive survival, connection, and status, and practical storytelling tips including strong openings, causality, specificity, and moral message. Both hosts describe the book as deepening their understanding of human behaviour and storytelling craft.
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