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Homo Fictionus

From ancient cave paintings to modern blockbusters, stories have always been part of what makes us human. But why do we love telling them so much?
Today, scientists around the world — neurologists, psychologists, historians… — are opening exciting avenues of research on this topic. Whether listening
to a podcast, watching a film or series, or contemplating a painting, stories have deep and diverse effects on our brains, our bodies, and our emotions.