177. Angus Fletcher 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature
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Michael speaks with neuroscientist and literature professor Dr. Angus Fletcher\\xa0about 25 of the most powerful developments in the history of literature, from ancient Mesopotamia to Elena Ferrante. Fletcher says these literary technologies can alleviate grief, trauma, loneliness, anxiety, numbness, depression, pessimism, and ennui \\u2014 all while sparking creativity, courage, love, empathy, hope, joy, and positive change. Fletcher is a professor of story science at Ohio State\\u2019s Project Narrative, the world\\u2019s leading academic think-tank for the study of stories. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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