Psychologist Keith Oatley explains how stories could help make us more empathetic — and, ultimately, more human.
98 months ago

Books, movies, and plays are more than just entertainment, says psychologist and novelist Keith Oatley. They train us in the art of being human.
87 months ago

a growing body of research has found that people who read fiction tend to better understand and share in the feelings of others — even those who...
49 months ago

In a new review, a psychologist discusses how engaging in fiction - whether through reading a book or watching a TV drama - may improve...
98 months ago

Reading fiction has been said to increase people's empathy and compassion. But does the research really bear that out?
64 months ago

I was asked recently by a journalist to comment on Tyler Cowen's TED talk on why we should be suspicious of stories.
151 months ago

We believe so. Indeed, in several studies over the past few years, we have found evidence that such influence is characteristic of literary art.
117 months ago

Research suggests that when we read or watch stories with rich characters we exercise empathy and boost our tolerance for others.
98 months ago

A new book explores how stories make us human.
147 months ago

Empathy is an endangered virtue these days. Its well-being could be revived by the simple act of reading about others.
54 months ago