Angus Fletcher, author of Wonderworks, discusses his unique career as a story scientist who analyzes the history of literature and storytelling, and their mental, emotional, and psychological effects upon us all. For more on this author, visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Angus-Fletcher/165105897.
In this clip, he discusses the 25 most important inventions in literature — from ancient Mesopotamian scripture to the present day works of Elena Ferrante — and how the power of story has shaped history and society.