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Free Yourself with Jeff MillerEp. 9 Narrative Thinking, AI & the Healing Power of Storytelling with Dr. Angus FletcherFrom scent to story, creativity guides our connection to each other. This episode of the Free Yourself Podcast, Jeff Miller sits down with Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor at Ohio State University, for a discussion on creativity, narrative thinking, artificial intelligence, and their love of honest storytelling. Dr. Fletcher challenges conventional ideas about creativity, emphasizing that narrative thinking is essential for true innovation and resilience.Together they explore how modern education systems inadvertently stifle creativity and talk through practical ways to foster autonomy and resilience in students. Learn how classic literature, like Shakespeare’s Hamlet, serves therapeutic purposes by...2025-06-2243 min
The Braintrust "Driving Change" PodcastAnxious? Angry? Your Brain’s Just Trying to Tell You This… with Angus FletcherIn this episode of Driving Change, neuroscientist and storytelling expert Dr. Angus Fletcher returns to share insights from his latest book, Primal Intelligence. Drawing from his research with the U.S. Army Special Operations, Fortune 50 companies, and education systems, Fletcher unpacks how the brain’s ancient systems—emotion, imagination, intuition, and common sense—shape the way we think, lead, and connect. This isn’t just theory; it’s actionable neuroscience that rewires how we respond to stress, how we plan, and how we grow. Jeff and Angus explore everything from battlefield psychology to parenting to sales conversations, all through the lens o...2025-06-1757 min
TeamcastS5 Ep5 Dr. Angus Fletcher and the Extraordinary WorldIn this episode of The Teamcast, Dr. Angus Fletcher joins Preston Cline to discuss the crucial role of "productive discomfort" and honesty in personal and professional growth. They explore how embracing emotional challenges, rather than shielding individuals from them, is vital for true learning and resilience. Angus describes his concept of "story thinking," emphasizing the brain's natural inclination to process experiences through narrative and emotion. The conversation touches on the shortcomings of modern education in fostering emotional robustness and concludes with practical advice for leaders on cultivating independent thinking by recognizing and congratulating actions that differ from...2025-06-021h 10
Singularity WeblogAngus Fletcher: Why AI Will Never Replace Human Storythinking or Primal IntelligenceIn his second appearance on Singularity.FM, Professor Angus Fletcher returns to dive even deeper into the story of human intelligence. [See the first interview here.] Fletcher is no ordinary guest. A rare hybrid of neuroscientist and Shakespearean scholar, he has advised DARPA, Hollywood, and the U.S. Army, where his narrative-based research earned him the Commendation […]2025-05-241h 56
Singularity.FMAngus Fletcher: Why AI Will Never Replace Human Storythinking or Primal IntelligenceIn his second appearance on Singularity.FM, Professor Angus Fletcher returns to dive even deeper into the story of human intelligence. [See the first interview here.] Fletcher is no ordinary guest. A rare hybrid of neuroscientist and Shakespearean scholar, he has advised DARPA, Hollywood, and the U.S. Army, where his narrative-based research earned him the Commendation […]2025-05-241h 56
Singularity.FMAngus Fletcher on Storythinking and Primal IntelligenceIn his second appearance on Singularity.FM, Professor Angus Fletcher returns to dive even deeper into the story of human intelligence. [See the first interview here.]
Fletcher is no ordinary guest. A rare hybrid of neuroscientist and Shakespearean scholar, he has advised DARPA, Hollywood, and the U.S. Army, where his narrative-based research earned him the Commendation Medal for groundbreaking work with Special Operations.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore the core ideas behind his bestselling book “Storythinking” and his upcoming book “Primal Intelligence” (Penguin, 2025) — and why story is not just for telling, but for thinking.
We unpack how story rewires ou...2025-05-241h 56
The Rogue LearnerStorythinking: The Power of Narrative IntelligenceAngus Fletcher's "Storythinking" explores the power of narrative in human cognition, arguing that it is a distinct and crucial form of intelligence alongside logic. The book posits that storythinking, or narrative cognition, is fundamental to planning, creativity, and navigating uncertainty by employing elements like characters, storyworlds, plots, and narrators. Fletcher contends that while logic has been historically prioritised in education, storythinking, rooted in our biological need to understand actions and motives, is equally vital for personal growth and societal advancement. Ultimately, "Storythinking" champions the conscious development of our narrative intelligence through engaging with stories and embracing conflict as a...2025-04-0818 min
A Clan A Day PodcastClan FletcherWelcome back to "A Clan A Day Podcast," brought to you by bagtownclans.com. I'm your host, Colin MacDonald. Today, we’ll take aim at the history of Clan Fletcher, a fascinating Scottish clan with deep roots in the art of war, politics, and craftsmanship. Known as the "makers of arrows," the Fletchers embody resilience, ingenuity, and a keen sense of loyalty that has threaded through the centuries. Let’s explore their story.The name Fletcher originates from the French word fléchier, meaning arrow maker. This connection to the craft of fletching—a vital skill in medieva...2024-11-2607 min
The Higher Ed MarketerRespect Students’ Time: Flexible Higher Ed for Diverse Life ExperiencesNow more than ever, students and families are shifting their focus toward the return on investment in higher education.With prospective students shifting their focus, higher ed needs to be flexible to keep up with changing times.Respecting students’ time and crafting strategies to meet different life experiences takes time, but it can be done.Getting our student-centered conversation started is Anne Khademian, the Executive Director at The Universities at Shady Grove. Anne shares why higher ed needs to tailor educational opportunities to a student- centered approach and meet students wh...2024-06-0439 min
Voices of ExcellenceAngus Fletcher: How to Hack the GRE and Get into Yale
Angus Fletcher, a professor in the Ohio State University Department of English, discusses his unconventional journey from studying neuroscience at the University of Michigan to obtaining a PhD in literature at Yale. He shares how his background in neurophysiology, which involved studying neuronal communication, informed his unique approach to literature. Listen in to hear about his experiments that measure the impacts of narrative elements on empathy and problem-solving.
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Creative Pep Talk454 - Show & Tell (Right Side Out 6 of 6)This episode is for you if you get in your head and struggle to share your story and your work with the world, if you worry that it’s just not relevant or interesting or maybe that it’s too weird… and just a heads up - we’ve been doing a series called Right Side Out - this is episode 6 and the last episode of the series - it really won’t make sense without working through the episodes - go back to episode 449 of this show to start back at episode one.Episode 1...2024-05-2253 min
PodQueueThe Variable Man with Gary Goldman and Angus Fletcher: Development Hell | Revisionist HistoryGary Goldman was a writer on “Total Recall”, a Philip K. Dick adaptation directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzeneger. It was a big hit. So why do Gary and his writing partner, Angus Fletcher, have so much trouble selling another Philip K. Dick adaptation? They tell Malcolm that it all came down to a roller coaster ride of plot twists that even A-List action actors couldn’t stomach, and an early attempt at AI that was too dumb to pick a smart script.2024-03-2351 min
Revisionist HistoryThe Variable Man with Gary Goldman and Angus Fletcher | Development HellGary Goldman was a writer on “Total Recall”, a Philip K. Dick adaptation directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzeneger. It was a big hit. So why do Gary and his writing partner, Angus Fletcher, have so much trouble selling another Philip K. Dick adaptation? They tell Malcolm that it all came down to a roller coaster ride of plot twists that even A-List action actors couldn’t stomach, and an early attempt at AI that was too dumb to pick a smart script.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2940 minOther People's PocketsThe Variable Man with Gary Goldman and Angus Fletcher | Development HellGary Goldman was a writer on “Total Recall”, a Philip K. Dick adaptation directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzeneger. It was a big hit. So why do Gary and his writing partner, Angus Fletcher, have so much trouble selling another Philip K. Dick adaptation? They tell Malcolm that it all came down to a roller coaster ride of plot twists that even A-List action actors couldn’t stomach, and an early attempt at AI that was too dumb to pick a smart script.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-02-2940 min
Creative Pep Talk443 - Which of the 4 Inspiration Types Do You Need Now?SPONSORSEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/peptalk Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!SHOW NOTESAngus Fletcher WonderworksMoomin - Comet in Moominvalley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-2841 min
The Braintrust "Driving Change" Podcast2023 Year's End Compilation Show: Experts Insights for Personal GrowthIn today’s episode of the Driving Change podcast, Jeff features a compilation of interviews with change management experts from our past podcasts. You’ll hear Dr. Richard Boyatzis, Dr. BJ Fogg, Dr. Angus Fletcher, and Dr. Caroline Leaf. The conversations cover topics from motivation and engagement in the workplace, the neuroscience of change and coaching, creating lasting change through tiny habits, the power of storytelling and optimism, to mind management and overcoming limiting beliefs. Jeff and our guests discuss the process of identifying and changing patterns of behavior and thought. As we move into 2024, there is no better way...2023-12-261h 01
Creative Pep Talk432 - Creatively Drowning? The 3 Magic Words that Helped MeSHOW NOTESTranscripts available on the Creative Pep Talk episode!Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/pathCheck out the Creative Pep Talk shop at creativepeptalk.etsy.comScott Erickson on Instagram - “I Get To” postWonderworks: Literary Invention and the Science of Stories by Angus FletcherFrankenstein by Mary Shelley“Give what you didn't get.” — Garry ShandlingCALL TO ADVENTUREThree magic words.
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Burning Books IrelandAnne TannamAnne Tannam talks about Angus Fletcher, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, and the crone energy which runs through her forthcoming collection as she tells Ruth McKee which books she would save if her house was on fire.
Anne Tannam is Poet in Residence with Poetry Ireland (2023 - 2025). She is the author of three poetry collections: Take This Life (Wordonthestreet 2011), Tides Shifting Across My Sitting Room Floor (Salmon 2017) and Twenty-six Letters of a New Alphabet (Salmon 2021). Her fourth collection dismantle is forthcoming with Salmon in early 2024.2023-11-0333 min
All Secure with Tom and Jen SatterlyAngus FletcherMeet Dr. Angus Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher has his PhD from Yale and is the Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. His research has been called "mind-blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell and "life-changing" by Brene Brown. In 2023, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his work with US Special Operations on training the brain to act smarter in chaos.He began working with the Army’s Command and General Staff College two years ago, both virtually and by conducting in-person sessions at military bases.“If you can come up with an original action and...2023-10-251h 00
Creative Pep Talk424 - Afraid Your Art is White Noise? Make People Feel with These 5 ToolsSHOW NOTESTranscripts available on the Creative Pep Talk episode!Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/pathCheck out the Creative Pep Talk shop at creativepeptalk.etsy.comWonderworks: Literary invention and the science of stories by Angus FletcherBill Burr's Comedy Writing Secrets (Feat. The Joke Doctor)Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThere's a Wocket in my Pocket! by Dr. SeussRosie's Walk by Pat...2023-10-1840 min
E! NewsAngus Cloud Dead at 25, Kylie Minogue Talks Vegas Residency & Madonna - E! News 07/31/23Euphoria star Angus Cloud dies at 25 and Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies at 70 after a private battle with cancer. Plus, Cardi B retaliates after a concertgoer throws a drink at her, Kelly Clarkson kicks off her Planet Hollywood residency, Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about her struggle with addiction, Netflix previews its documentary following Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, Kelly Ripa names the one job she won't do, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore dishes on Bravo celebrities on Watch What Happens Live, Margot Robbie tells Barbie co-star America Ferrera about a wicked hangover, Jordan Rodgers & JoJo...2023-08-0121 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk531: Dr. Angus Fletcher - Building Confidence, Responding To Adversity, Telling Your Story, Exhibiting Vulnerability, & The New Science of Narrative IntelligenceText Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12 https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Dr. Angus Fletcher has dual degrees in neuroscience (BS, University of Michigan) and literature (Ph.D., Yale). His research employs a mix of laboratory experiment, literary history, and rhetorical theory to explore the psychological effects—cognitive, behavioral, therapeutic—of different narrative technologies. He’s...2023-06-191h 01
Passion Project with Cat MargulisEpisode 40: The Power of Story with Angus FletcherIn this interview for The Power of Story, a Passion Project series of talks that took place in Fall 2022, Cat talks to Angus Fletcher, a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. Angus's research explores why children are more creative than computer AI—and how to use literature, art and stories to increase innovation, resilience and joy. His work has been called "mind-blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell and "life-changing" by Brene Brown and has been field tested everywhere from public elementary schools to US Special Operations. In this interview, Angus talks about our infinite capacity for creativity and st...2023-03-1323 minPassion Project with Cat MargulisEpisode 40: The Power of Story with Angus FletcherIn this interview for The Power of Story, a Passion Project series of talks that took place in Fall 2022, Cat talks to Angus Fletcher, a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. Angus's research explores why children are more creative than computer AI—and how to use literature, art and stories to increase innovation, resilience and joy. His work has been called "mind-blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell and "life-changing" by Brene Brown and has been field tested everywhere from public elementary schools to US Special Operations. In this interview, Angus talks about our infinite capacity for creativity and st...2023-03-1323 min
The Learning Culture Podcast#56 - Innovation Training Is Possible: Here’s HowSend us a textJoining me this week is you.This episode is a special one. I’m going to break down a recent experience I had for your benefit. I’m recording this on March 1st, 2023. We conducted a Creativity and Innovation training workshop for a client in San Francisco last week.It was an incredible experience.We partnered up with Sarah Lagrotteria, who is the wife of a previous guest on the show, and the creator of the methodology that we were teaching, Dr. Angus Fletcher.In this...2023-03-1054 min
The Singularity Discussion SeriesFBL93: Angus Fletcher - Why Storytelling Will Prevent AI DominanceThis week our guest is Professor of Story Science at Ohio State University’s Project Narrative, Angus Fletcher, who pulls on his background of literature and neuroscience to understand how brains and machines process story and narrative.
Angus has recently made some extremely bold claims, including putting forth a proof that “even a sentient, self-aware, and infinitely powerful computer could never innovate” because it can’t engage in narrative thought. In essence, computer AI cannot replicate human creativity, and all of our expectations around self-driving cars and ChatGPT come down to a human-guided prank that pretends to do somet...2023-03-0656 min
There's a Better WayEpisode 51: Unlocking Potential Through NarrativeIn this episode, Aravind sits down with Professor Angus Fletcher, a pioneer of story science, which explores the neuroscience of how the narratives we tell ourselves can shift our performance, increasing creativity, curiosity, empathy, and other psychological skills.
Angus was recently awarded the Public Service medal by the US Army for this new method for innovation, leadership, and resilience, by identifying a second part of your brain. This part of your brain doesn't run on data, it runs on stories.2023-03-0117 min
The Learning Culture Podcast#54 - How to Create a Culture of Creativity with Dr. Ken LongSend us a textJoining me this week is Dr. Ken Long.Ken is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army.He spent 25 years on active duty and continues to serve with the Army as a Professor of Change Management at the Fort Leavenworth, Kansas training facility. He works with a staff of over 7,000 faculty and is responsible for teaching over 200,000 students.Boy, oh boy, was this a good conversation. I asked Dr. Long to come on to the podcast to talk about his side of the story in working...2023-02-241h 02
TechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 23-01 Neuroscience and Greek Tragedies ???On this week’s Tech Nation, Ohio State University professor Angus Fletcher connects neuroscience and literature, and why stories can be so compelling – from Greek tragedy to modern times. His book is “Wonderworks … the 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature”. Then a ten-minute primer with David Peterson, best known for creating alien languages for HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix's The Witcher, and Marvel's Doctor Strange.2023-01-0359 min
Superpowers School - Human Skills to Thrive in the Age of AIE60: Creativity - Debunking the Myth of Brainstorming and Design Thinking – Why They Don’t Always Work - Angus Fletcher (Professor & Author)In each episode, Paddy deep dives into a new human Superpower and practical advice on how you can apply it immediately.⚡️ Debunking the Myth of Brainstorming and Design Thinking – Why They Don't Always WorkBrainstorming and design thinking are two popular methods of problem solving, but it's important to understand why they don't always work. In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why brainstorming and design thinking can fail and how to avoid those pitfalls. We'll also look at alternative methods of problem solving that can prove to be more effective. Get ready...2022-11-1032 min
The Braintrust "Driving Change" PodcastThe Study of Story Science with Angus FletcherThis week we are honored to have Angus Fletcheron the Driving Change Podcast. Angus is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. His lab uses a combination of neuroscience and narrative theory to identify specific stories that can boost creativity, empathy, problem-solving, and resilience. His research has been called "mind-blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell and "life-changing" by Brene Brown, and has been published in journals from Harvard Business Review to The New York Academy of Sciences. His current research partners include UPenn Wharton and teams at US Special Operations.
In this episode, Angus and Jeff b...2022-10-1143 min
Curious Worldview109: Tim Hickson | ‘Hello Future Me’ – Journey To One Million Subs On Youtube🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/tim-hickson/🍻☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ryanhoggThe following is a conversation and podcast with a Kiwi of note, the host of the ‘Hello Future Me’ youtube channel… Tim Hickson.Tim is a writer, worldbuilder, video essayist, bread connoisseur, and person who talks about The Last Airbender probably a little too much. Tim is also an immensely successful self published author. He has an extensive bookshelf of stories ahead of him yet to be realised, but so far has published to tremendous success, two volumes on Writing and Worldbuilding.In This Podcast...2022-10-032h 05
The One You FeedHow to See the Dharma in Western Literary Classics with Dean SluyterDean Sluyter is an award-winning author who has taught meditation since 1970, from maximum security prisons to the Guatemalan rainforest. He’s a student of Eastern and Western sages from multiple traditions and has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats in India, Tebet, Nepal, and the West. In this episode, Eric and Dean discuss his latest book, The Dharma Bums Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics, which reflects his lifelong exploration of the awakening process as well as his years as a prep school English teacher. Registration for The Well Trained Mind Program is now ope...2022-09-2859 min
ChangeStoriesAngus Fletcher: The science of storytelling, narrative and creativity In this episode, Susanne talks to Angus Fletcher about the science of successful stories. Angus shares his study of the impact of stories on our emotions and wellbeing. We also discussed the latest results from his research into creative thinking. Angus also discusses the latest thinking around AI and narrative - and answers the question, will AI ever be able to create a story? Find Angus here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angus-fletcher-99713617/ Website: www.angusfletcher.co https://english.osu.edu/people/fletcher.300 Wonderworks: Literary Invention and the Science of Storie...2022-09-1541 min
Align PodcastAngus Fletcher: Evolving Past The “Selfie”, Myths About Artificial Intelligence, and Choosing Our Narrative | EP 398 Do you ever wonder how the stories you tell yourself are impacting your reality? In this episode of the Align podcast, Angus Fletcher and I chat about how the human brain is predisposed to create and tell itself narratives that fit with its hopes and fears and how these stories we tell ourselves influence our perception of life. We also chat about why a human brain will always outperform artificial intelligence, the origins of technology, and what will happen if we fail to go beyond the “selfie” in today’s society. Dr. Angus Fletcher (PhD, Yale) researches the science of human in...2022-07-1453 min
Good Life ProjectAngus Fletcher | Sparking Creativity with the Power of StorytellingThe fact that you're listening to this podcast right now tells me you likely already know the power of a compelling story. Good storytelling can persuade, inspire, and ultimately grab hold of the hearts and minds of whoever's listening or reading. And so, whether you'd call yourself a lover of classic literature, an avid reader, or neither, you can probably think of a book you've read or a story you've heard at some point that's completely changed your outlook on life or given you much-needed perspective. Telling stories, although the act may seem like second nature, is a powerful to...2022-07-071h 08
This Is CriticalStagecraft, Storytelling, and the January 6th HearingsNearly a year and a half after the Capitol was breached, the January 6th Committee is making its case to Congress and the nation on TV. But how effective is their storytelling? Story scientist Angus Fletcher joins Virginia to dig into the science of narrative and why this committee has its work cut out for it.
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The UNcivilized Podcast with Traver BoehmDr. Angus Fletcher — How “Story Thinking” is the operating system of the brain.The brain and a computer are light years apart from being the same. It is true that both store data, process information, and perform tasks. However, although technology tries to simulate the human intelligence processes, the human brain has proven to be better adapted than any computer could.
To dive into this topic, today we will be joined by the Story Science Professor, Angus Fletcher. Angus is a man curious about the human brain and how it works. His research led him to discover how history can help us to be tougher, capable, and to have courage.2022-06-2749 min
Idea to Value - Creativity and Innovation with Nick SkillicornPodcast S7E162: Angus Fletcher - Improving creativity through narrative and movementIn this episode of the Idea to Value podcast, we speak with Prof Angus Fletcher from Ohio State University. He describes himself as a "Story Scientist, and his team have been doing some interesting research into new ways of improving creativity and problem solving through narrative and storytelling. See the full episode at https://wp.me/p6pllj-1MJ #storytelling #podcast #creativity #ai #artificialintelligence #research #neuroscience We speak about the unique link between motor neurons and creativity, how to use movement to spark creativity, and how artificial intelligence may never be truly creative.2022-05-2625 min
The Learning Culture Podcast#13 - How To Teach Creativity with Angus FletcherSend us a textJoining me this week is Angus Fletcher.Angus is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. Project Narrative is the world's leading think tank for studying the nature of stories and how they work. He's also the author of Wonderworks, a book that explores the rich generational history of authors who laid out narrative and plot techniques that can help us understand how to overcome grief, stimulate joy or increase creativity. Ultimately, creativity is about tapping into the potential within. Unleashing hidden creativity is how we t...2022-05-1356 min
ManTalks PodcastAngus Fletcher - Change Your Story, Change Your Life
Forgive me while I geek out for the rest of the week about this fantastic conversation! After reading Angus' book Wonderworks: Literary Invention and the Science of Stories, I knew I had to get him on the show. Story, myth, and narrative are incredible tools for change, and knowing how they affect us down to the neurological level is Angus' specialty. Listen in for...
-How narrative shifts not just our perspective, but our entire life.-How literature and apology are two of the oldest, most powerful human inventions.-A quick look at why AI will n...2022-05-0949 min
The Last QuestionWhen Connection Becomes Performance (Part I)You and me this week, talking about career transition...and the story embedded deep within us. Does it drive our decisions, or do our decisions fulfill its outcomes? Aren't those the same question?Didn't plan a two-part episode, but we went farther down the rabbit hole that I thought. That's what makes it fun, after all...stay tuned for Part II coming next week!Click here to watch Jordan Peterson's interview of OSU professor Angus Fletcher. Full URL below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ytoU1ZXjJw&t=3s2022-05-061h 08
Dante Liano blogEL ABRIGO DE LOS DEMÁSEn este episodio, se habla de Wonderworks, de Angus Fletcher, y de la relación entre literatura y neurociencias.2022-05-0412 min
Bridges Between UsThe Power of Story with Dr. Angus FletcherThemes: Power of Story, Culture Transformation, Education, Neuroscience of narrative
Summary: Welcome to the kick-off episode for Season 2! This week I’m talking to Dr. Angus Fletcher, professor and author of Wonderworks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature, about the science behind the great stories across time. Story is a powerful technology for spurring personal growth and improving our well-being. In this conversation we talk about the process of creating powerful organizational cultures, the science that our education systems neglect, the limitations of inherited societal gender norms, and how sharing stories ca...2022-04-151h 08TeamcastS2 Ep8 Stories in TransitionJoin Dr. Preston Cline, Clare Murphy and Dr. Angus Fletcher as they discuss the role of story in navigating transitions. Dr. Angus Fletcher is an English professor and faculty within “Project Narrative” at Ohio State. Clare Murphy, the Director of Story at MCTI is a professional storyteller who tells myths, folklore and history throughout the world.Angus Fletcher's new book Wonderworks is available now. 2022-04-041h 14
The To Be Published PodcastEpisode 13: Developing CreativityJoin us for what may be our best episode yet! Today we talk with Professor Angus Fletcher, one of the world's leaders in creativity science. A practitioner of story science, Angus Fletcher has dual degrees in neuroscience (BS, University of Michigan) and literature (PhD, Yale). His research employs a mix of laboratory experiment, literary history and rhetorical theory to explore the psychological effects—cognitive, behavioral, therapeutic—of different narrative technologies.
2022-03-1052 minSingularity.FMAngus Fletcher on Wonderworks: Seek The Untold StoryProf. Angus Fletcher is a story scientist working at the intersection of story and neuroscience. Angus started as a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan but eventually decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Shakespeare at Yale. Then he went to Stanford University and worked with clients in Hollywood, DARPA, and the US special forces. Angus […]2022-02-082h 06Singularity WeblogAngus Fletcher on Wonderworks: Seek The Untold StoryProf. Angus Fletcher is a story scientist working at the intersection of story and neuroscience. Angus started as a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan but eventually decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Shakespeare at Yale. Then he went to Stanford University and worked with clients in Hollywood, DARPA, and the US special forces. Angus […]2022-02-082h 06
Singularity.FMAngus Fletcher on Wonderworks: Seek The Untold StoryProf. Angus Fletcher is a story scientist working at the intersection of story and neuroscience. Angus started as a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan but eventually decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Shakespeare at Yale. Then he went to Stanford University and worked with clients in Hollywood, DARPA, and the US special forces. Angus is the author of Wonderworks and the upcoming Storythinking. He has become known for coming up with proof that computer AI lacks the physical hardware to replicate human creativity, let alone innovate or plan to take over the world.
During our 2-hour conversation with...2022-02-082h 06
Readers DigressWonderworksWonderworks explores literary inventions through the ages, from the ancient Greeks to modern writers like Alison Bechdel and Tina Fey. Join us as author Angus Fletcher takes us on a literary journey to explore how stories can help us cope with the challenges of life, provide safe spaces for self-discovery, and inspire hope.Summary of the book (5:08)Live Your Dreams (Kate's Chapter, 7:55)Unfreeze Your Heart (Mollie's Chapter, 19:23) What questions do we still have? (41:19)Pop Culture Mentions: Obligatory bullying pictures of Jeff Bezos as Pitbull / a Space Cowboy, Succession (HBO...2022-02-0355 min
Seize the Moment PodcastAngus Fletcher: The Healing Power of Narrative | STM Podcast #118On episode 118, we welcome neuroscientist and literary scholar Angus Fletcher to discuss literary tools for personal character development; how literature can be therapeutic and spark creativity, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote personal growth; why archetypes in storytelling don’t exist and stories are actually helpful adaptations to various environments; the downsides of formulaic thinking and why uniqueness leads to true success; how stories help us foster positive traits through inspiration and guidance and why we ought to mainly focus on developing them; Angus’ work with the US military and helping them cultivate more creative strategies; how professional wrestling help...2022-01-311h 10
Tech on Toast, The Hospitality Tech PodcastTech on Toast - Episode 4 Angus Jackson , Co- Founder,StorekitThis week Chris chats to Angus Jackson, Co- Founder of Storekit.About Storekit, "Storekit is the easiest mobile ordering system for venues, designed to get your customers ordering more. We formally launched in 2021, although we’ve been working in hospitality software for a little while longer. We’re a team of 25, based in London, and ready to take on the world."In this episode we cover :Angus's background and the "pivot" that brought about StorekitRecognising that the "Shopify for Hospitality" didn't exist, so went about creating it!Recruiting a team of Hospitality peop...2022-01-2634 min
The Neutral Ground Podcast with Dr. Joe MeyerThe Neuroscience behind our Need for Narrative | Dr. Angus Fletcher #29My guest this week is Dr. Angus Fletcher. Dr. Fletcher is Professor at Ohio State University in the Project Narrative program. He has appeared on numerous podcasts, including Jordan B. Peterson and The Michael Shermer Show. Dr. Fletcher is the author of Wonderworks, a fantastic book that answers the question: do great stories actually affect us on a neurological/biological level? The answer is yes, but how they do so is the enjoyable part of the book. We talk about how narratives like the Iliad, Paradise Lost, and The Lord of the Rings can help us build strength. We...2022-01-2553 min
Project NarrativeEpisode 4: Angus Fletcher & Jim Phelan — Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried”In this episode of the Project Narrative Podcast, Jim Phelan sits down with Angus Fletcher, Core Faculty Member of Project Narrative with joint appointments in the Department of English and the Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts at the Ohio State University, to read and discuss Tim O’Brien’s 1990 short story, “The Things they… Continue reading Episode 4: Angus Fletcher & Jim Phelan — Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried”2022-01-2453 min
The Cognitive Crucible#78 Phoenix Cast Dual ReleaseThe Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. In this crossover episode of the Phoenix Cast and Cognitive Crucible, John Bicknell is joined by John Schreiner, Kyle Moschetto and Rich Vaccariello. The podcast hosts discuss why they started their respective casts, how they view competition, the key take-aways of their casts, the top must listen episodes, and the other podcasts they listen to. ...2022-01-111h 22
Book Talk Today with Aun Abdi#56: The Science & Invention of Literature: Interview with Angus FletcherOn Episode #56 of the Book Talk Today podcast we are joined by Angus Fletcher.
Angus is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative, the world’s leading academic think-tank for the study of how stories work. In our conversation we discussed his most recent book, “Wonderworks: Literary Invention And The Science of Stories.”
We discussed:
📚 How the Education System Teaches Literature Wrong
📚 Approaching Reading the Right Way
📚 Literature as Mental Medicine
Visit Angus’ Website - https://www.angusfletcher.co/
Buy Angus’ Book - https://amzn.t2022-01-051h 04
Book Society2021 Roundup SpecialI talk about my favorite books and look at the year ahead. Happy New Year!Orphaned Books: Billion Dollar Looser, Reeves Wiedman, 2020 Hachette (Adam Neumann) Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy 1878, Viking 2001 A Promised Land, 2021 Random House Say Nothing, Patrick Raden Keefe, 2019 Anchor Books BOOKS THAT STOOD OUT TO ME NON-FIC: Cadillac Deseret, Mark Reisner 1986 Penguin Book Art&Fear, David Bayles And Ted Orland 1993 Capra Press Steeling Home, Eric Nusbaum 2020 Hachette WonderWorks, Angus Fletcher 2020 Simon And Schuester2022-01-0119 min
TechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 450: Episode 22-01 Neuroscience and Greek Tragedies ???On this week’s Tech Nation, Ohio State University professor Angus Fletcher connects neuroscience and literature, and why stories can be so compelling – from Greek tragedy to modern times. His book is “Wonderworks … the 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature”. Then a ten-minute primer with David Peterson, best known for creating alien languages for HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix's The Witcher, and Marvel's Doctor Strange. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rss8j6o6kpbkawtechnationpodomati.substack.com2021-12-3159 min
TechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 22-01 Neuroscience and Greek Tragedies ???On this week’s Tech Nation, Ohio State University professor Angus Fletcher connects neuroscience and literature, and why stories can be so compelling – from Greek tragedy to modern times. His book is “Wonderworks … the 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature”. Then a ten-minute primer with David Peterson, best known for creating alien languages for HBO’s Game of Thrones, Netflix's The Witcher, and Marvel's Doctor Strange.2021-12-3159 min
Business Leaders PodcastHow To Grow Your Company Organically In This New World With Dr. Angus Fletcher
If you want to grow as a company, you have to do it organically, not by following trends. Ask your customers what they want and then build from that. Stop anticipating the next trend and just work on your core business. Be creative and original. Join your host Bob Roark and his guest Dr. Angus Fletcher as they break down how you can lead your business to grow organically. Angus is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative. Discover Angus's love for both neuroscience and storytelling. Come and join the conversation on how you can grow your...2021-12-2157 minBusiness Leaders PodcastHow To Grow Your Company Organically In This New World With Dr. Angus Fletcher
If you want to grow as a company, you have to do it organically, not by following trends. Ask your customers what they want and then build from that. Stop anticipating the next trend and just work on your core business. Be creative and original. Join your host Bob Roark and his guest Dr. Angus Fletcher as they break down how you can lead your business to grow organically. Angus is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative. Discover Angus's love for both neuroscience and storytelling. Come and join the conversation on how you can grow your...2021-12-2157 min