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Brené with Dr. Angus Fletcher on Life-Changing Inventions in Literature by Vox Media Podcast Network

Brené with Dr. Angus Fletcher on Life-Changing Inventions in Literature

from Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

by Vox Media Podcast Network

Published: Wed Mar 10 2021

Show Notes

I’m talking to Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor and author of Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature, about the science behind the great writings of authors across time — from Greek tragedies to Maya Angelou to Tina Fey. We look at how the technology of literature can nurture democracy, power personal growth, and improve our mental health and well-being. Weaving together library and laboratory research, we discuss how literature actually changes who we are, helps us understand who we are, and teaches us how to think.

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