“ Story is more akin to the lines on your palm. No matter what your fortuneteller claims, the lines are not maps of your future. They are side effects of the flexion of the hand. Jonathan Gottschall
“ There's an analogy to be made between our craving for story and our craving for food. A tendency to overeat served our ancestors well when food shortages were a predictable part of life. But now that… Jonathan Gottschall
“ Story, in other words, continues to fulfill its ancient function of binding society by reinforcing a set of common values and strengthening the ties of common culture. Story enculturates the youth. It… Jonathan Gottschall
“ Commentators frequently blame MMORPGs for an increasing sense of isolation in modern life. But virtual worlds are less a cause of that isolation than a response to it. Virtual worlds give back what ha… Jonathan Gottschall
“ Fiction is an ancient virtual reality technology that specializes in simulating human problems. Jonathan Gottschall
