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LESSON 6 · Storytelling That Captivates

PAUSE TO THINK

What happens inside a listener's brain during a good character-driven story?

A chemical linked with empathy

Paul Zak's work suggests character-driven stories with tension can raise oxytocin, a chemical linked with empathy and trust. The practical point: stakes help people care about a story.

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