A Masterclass In Storytelling - Will Storr - #944

Will Storr is an author, journalist, and former photographer. Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions, and shape our politics and beliefs. Some of the world’s greatest contributors are those who have learned to master storytelling. Is storytelling something we can learn? Is there a science to storytelling? Expect to learn how we use stories to gain status, why stories are key to how we process reality, what most people get wrong about great storytelling, the fundamental questions great storytellers answer, what the best stories in recent history, and much more… Timestamps: (00:00) Why Are Stories So Persuasive? (03:45) The Problem of Knowingness (08:29) Stories Are the Language of the Brain (13:55) The Link Between Stories & Social Identity (25:22) How Stories Engineer Tribal Preferences (39:05) How We Use Stories to Gain Status (44:31) Rivalry in Storytelling (57:36) Storytelling in Cancel Culture (01:05:32) What People Get Wrong About Good Storytelling (01:10:19) The Importance of Heroes in Stories (01:20:07) How to Make Stories Stick More (01:26:09) The Story Around Smoking Cigarettes (01:33:41) Whe…