Hooked on Stories

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Heard On University Of The Air

Why do we find stories so compelling? What’s contained within a human narrative that makes it spellbinding to the listener? And can our love of stories help explain our similar craving for music? Neuroscientist Indre Viskontas studies the relationship between stories and neuroscience, and her research indicates that our obsession with stories is literally hardwired into our brains.

Episode Credits

  • Norman Gilliland Host
  • Indre Viskontas Guest

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