The Power Of Myth To Persuade You To Act Against Your Own Best Interests
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Myths are a particularly powerful type of story. Although myth definition in common speech tends to treat the word “myth” as a synonym for an untrue story, the real meaning of myth is much deeper. Myths are the real stories we live by.
In his article, “Myth, Politics and the Erosion of The American Dream,” Paul Stoller gives this myth definition. Read more…
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Storymaker and Storyteller: An Interview With James Bonnet, Part Two
This is Part Two of the press interview with James Bonnet, author of Stealing Fire From the Gods, and master story teacher. [Published here with permission.]
For more about James Bonnet, visit www.storymaking.com.
Press Interview, Part Two, With James Bonnet
Question: And how does metaphor fit into all of this?
Bonnet: The metaphors are the secret language of great stories. The hidden, creative energies are transformed into the visual images of story (the metaphors) with the help of the imagination. These metaphors are made of real things that have been taken apart and artistically rearranged to represent these hidden truths. The unique combination of these real things, when brought together, create the characters and actions that express the different characteristics of the hidden creative energies. The natural world is taken apart and rearranged to reveal the supernatural, unconscious, hidden world. And when these visual images correspond to this hidden energy, you get a story with extraordinary power. Read more…
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Storymaker and Storyteller: An Interview With James Bonnet, Part One
This is Part One of a press interview with James Bonnet, author of Stealing Fire From the Gods, and master story teacher. It is an excellent introduction to story. [Published here with permission.]
For more about James Bonnet, visit www.storymaking.com.
Press Interview, Part One, With James Bonnet
Question: I notice you use the word storymaker instead of storyteller? Is there a difference?
Bonnet: A significant difference. A storyteller tells stories that already exist. A storymaker creates a new story from whole cloth. Read more…
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