Thought of the Day, July 18th, 2012
Why are stories so important for the human species? This is the question Jonathan Gottschall answers in his crisply written book The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human. In any given culture a skillful story teller has always been able to surround himself by willing listeners, which put him in a position of power. Whether for the purpose of distraction from our utilitarian existence or to fascinate the other sex, whether as a mental playground or as a source for vicarious experience, stories always find a smooth way to our eager ears. Something to consider, if you have a message…