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The Psychological Comforts of Storytelling

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Caberolles, France. Photo by Scarlett Messenger
Caberolles, France. Photo by Scarlett Messenger

The Psychological Comforts of Storytelling

Humans are inclined to see narratives where there are none because it can afford meaning to our lives, a form of existential problem-solving.

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