brains wired for stories

the brains of human beings seem built to process stories better than other forms of input.

(Thomas B Newman Prof of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Paediatrics at Univ of Calif, in the BMJ in The Times 10 Jan 2004)

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  1. James February 7, 2004

    Any idea if the article this comes from is available online?
    James.

  2. jonny February 7, 2004

    no idea… someone e-mailed the quote to me

  3. moya February 9, 2004

    took the young persons of richmond to Big Fish last night – that is a film all about the power of stories. also good for making people think about the natural faults of parents – v useful.

  4. lillylewin February 10, 2004

    sat in a rather boring worship service over the weekend…realized how much i have changed…how much i need time for reflection…time for quiet..not just worship with singing…
    realized HOW MUCH I NEED STORY! …story from visuals, songs, videos, words and the word!…i just can’t do linear, fill in the blank, lack of symbol very well anymore!

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