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The story paradox : how our love of storytelling builds societies and tears them down / Jonathan Gottschall

This work explores the manipulative power of narrative and its role in driving social division and political radicalisation. It analyses how modern technology amplifies these risks, potentially undermining shared reality and social stability.

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