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The Paradox of History: How a Love of Storytelling Builds and Destroys Society

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Stories are a powerful tool of influence, used by people everywhere, from everyday conversations to global marketing and propaganda campaigns. They shape our worldviews, evoking empathy and understanding, but they can also sow division and hatred. This book explores the pervasive role of narratives in our lives, showing how we are immersed in a daily stream of stories and how this "nudge magic" of storytelling shapes our interactions with the world.

You're probably skeptical—and you should be. After all, I claimed to be a scientist, but so far all I've done is tell you a story. And if you take only one lesson from this book, it should be this:
Never. Trust. A Storyteller.

Jonathan Gottschall (born September 20, 1972) is an American literary scholar specializing in literature and evolution. Distinguished Research Fellow in the Department of English at Washington and Jefferson College of Pennsylvania.
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