Who doesn’t love a good book? We all know a great novel can change the way we see the world, but what about the way we treat each other? Today, we discuss whether reading great literature makes us more moral. And, we celebrate William Shakespeare's 450th birthday. And if you're wondering if movies can make us more caring, we did some digging on that too. Read all about it, here. The Psychology of Fiction - Keith Oatley; Sonic Sidebar: Literature Behind Bars; In Defense of the Sentimental - Leslie Jamison; Can Literature Make You More Empathetic? ; Watch This! "Salinger" & "Shakespeare Uncovered"; On Our Minds: Shakespeare's Influence.
