Why Your Brain Can't Resist Stories (Science Explained)
Stories hijack your brain through neural coupling, mirror neurons, and framing effects—making narratives 22 times more memorable than facts and the key to influence in work and life.
Stories hijack your brain through neural coupling, mirror neurons, and framing effects—making narratives 22 times more memorable than facts and the key to influence in work and life.
Scientists have proven that memories are reconstructed each time we recall them, making them vulnerable to distortion. Simple word choices, suggestions, and time can insert false details that feel completely real, with serious implications for justice, therapy, and everyday life.