How Fiction Can Change Reality
Capital of Nasty, an Electronic Magazine - ISSN 1482-0471
Monday, August 27, 2012 at 12:00 (7218/36)
In this TEDed lesson, Jessica Wise discusses how fiction can change reality. The video is narrated by Emilie Soffe and features the animation by Augenblick Studios.
Reading and stories can be an escape from real life, a window into another world -- but have you ever considered how new fictional experiences might change your perspective on real, everyday life? From Pride and Prejudice to Harry Potter, learn how popular fiction can spark public dialogue and shape culture.
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