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S3 Ep81: Angus Fletcher - The Human Brain's Most Powerful Technology : Literature

November 29, 2021 • 36 mins

In Wonderworks – Literary Invention and The Science of Stories – dual trained neuroscientist and doctor of literature Angus Fletcher explains how mankind's most enduring technology makes our past, present and future worth living.

From Aristotle Poetic’s to Mario Puzo’s Godfather, he explores why such inventions were needed, how they work on the human brain and helpfully, where you can find them to make your own life better and more meaningful.

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