Human beings are hardwired for stories. They are how we understand the world, how we make sense of our past, and how we inform our future. Stories are so much more than just entertainment—they’re integral to who we are.
Stories are what make our lives worth living. They give meaning and purpose to everything that we do. They engage us with the world and with each other.

We use stories to make sense of our past, tell new versions of them as we grow older, and keep those memories alive as the people around us age and die.

Stories help us understand how we fit into the world: why we belong some places but not others; how we relate to different cultures; what values matter most to us; and how we can make a difference in our communities.

One of the most influential forces in the present is the
stories that we choose to consume. This causes us to be exposed to new ideas, social movements, friends, and organizations. Consuming these different types of content inevitably causes our behavior and actions to change.

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