Storythinking: The New Science of Narrative Intelligence

by Angus Fletcher

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Every time we think ahead, we are crafting a story. Every daily plan--and every political vision, social movement, scientific hypothesis, business proposal, and technological breakthrough--starts with "what if?" Linking causes to effects, considering hypotheticals and counterfactuals, asking how other people will react: these are the essence of narrative. So why do we keep overlooking story's importance to intelligence in favor of logic?

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Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0231206933

ISBN13:9780231206938

Release Date:June 2023

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:200 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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