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“It is in human nature to share narratives, whether true or fictional, collectively learning about the universe and ourselves. We, as a species, have evolved to be passionate about all kinds of stories, from myths to gossip, from news to cinema, because without them, we would be lost. We organize our reality through narratives.”

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Book:A Filosofia de Branca de Neve, Alice no País das Maravilhas e outras fábulas infantis : incluindo O Mágico de Oz, Peter Pan, O Rei Leão e Pinóquio
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