We underestimate the importance of storytelling in ancient times. Think about how much time you spend consuming stories: reading news, watching tv or movies, listening to podcasts. We have a human need to hear stories, and that’s not a modern invention. The same time you spend watching TV while watching dinner was spent by people telling stories around …
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