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The Neuroscience of Narrative

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Because fiction is conjured up within our imaginations, our capacity for storytelling or engaging in stories is susceptible to neurological disorders. People on the autism spectrum are less likely to engage in storytelling and make-believe, while those who suffer from bi-polar disorder often find themselves in fits of unbridled narrative creation. Literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall explains.

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In Africa, the Art of Listening

In Africa, the Art of Listening | Science News | Scoop.it
A best-selling Swedish writer moves to Africa and learns to listen.
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Watch: Neil Armstrong Narrates His Moon Landing In a Rare TV Interview

Watch: Neil Armstrong Narrates His Moon Landing In a Rare TV Interview | Science News | Scoop.it

The immortal first words on the moon, uttered so shakily by a man who has done his best to avoid the spotlight ever since, are even more impressive in hindsight. The Eagle lander nearly plunked Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong in a boulder field, and Armstrong had to take over from autopilot to set the spacecraft down. This is according to very rare new commentary from Armstrong himself.

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