Why do we love stories? Matthew Luhn and Sarah Hillenbrand, experts in storytelling and neuroscience, will explain why and how our brains respond to stories at The Laughing Monk Brewery.
Drinks available for purchase. (Food will not be available.)
21+ event.
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Stories Your Brain Tells
Sarah Hillenbrand
Lecturer in the Thinking Matters Program, Stanford University
Your life story: How would you tell it? Every second of every day our brains are putting together information from the moments of our lives to form a coherent narrative. But what happens when your brain needs to fill in the gaps? We'll look at how the brain creates meaning from raw data, and how stories help.
The Science of Story
Matthew Luhn
Writer, Story Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Original Story Creators at Pixar
Have you ever wondered why storytelling is the # 1 skill to connect, motivate, lead, and entertain people in today's world? It all comes down to science! Join Matthew Luhn, 20 year Pixar story veteran, as he shares the science behind why we cry and laugh when we watch, read, and experience great stories.