storytelling theory, problems, indoctrination

https://narrativefirst.com/articles/the-science-of-storytelling

http://dramatica.com/theory/book/the-art-of-storytelling


http://www.uta.fi/yky/yhteystiedot/henkilokunta/mattikhyvarinen/index/Chapter%2026.pdf
Interesting theories about the structure of storytelling and how sections of the story can be simplified down into functional elements.

https://news.avclub.com/dan-harmon-s-universal-theory-of-storytelling-gets-an-a-1798254870
Mono-myth- simplified theory that works as a structure ‘for all stories’

https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/enhancement/starter-tools/learning-through-storytelling
Article talking about how storytelling is becoming more respected and implemented as a tool in education. Contains references to some studies in to storytelling that could be useful

https://www.forbes.com/sites/giovannirodriguez/2017/07/30/eleven-things-you-should-know-about-storytelling-humanitys-greatest-but-most-dangerous-tool/#1950b4a73e14
An article from Forbes highlighting dangers involved with storytelling, most useful for my project Are the sections on stories being truth neutral (we tend to ignore information that goes against our beliefs and stories can be intentionally used to obscure facts) and the section titled ‘The Big Return’ which talks about tribal storytelling being interactive.

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XIaloNelSRYC&pg=PA97&lpg=PA97&dq=storytelling+indoctrination&source=bl&ots=92-5M_os9q&sig=Sy9fbkHafRe8LfiQPZoYZoZ2f8A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjXpKWw8OrWAhVKKsAKHZwoCGYQ6AEIJTAA#v=onepage&q=storytelling%20indoctrination&f=false
I found a chapter in this book that explores how stories were used in China to indoctrinate people, I want to look at what kind of stories were used to compare them with open and ambiguous stories.

https://ssir.org/articles/entry/storytelling_and_the_dangers_of_disbelief
This article talks about the dangers of the ‘hero’s journey’ being used in stories and the use of simplified, sensationalised tails.

The author calls for “Authentic stories about our lives and lives similar to ours help us assess and understand what has worked, what has continued to work, and what we can improve.”

The author also talks about the danger of us becoming more and more sceptical about stories that aren’t presented as epic hero victories, not taking into account the nuance and imperfections of the people and the situation involved.

“Perversely, battling that complexity can leave us too tired to effectively communicate. As a shortcut, people often say things that they think others want to hear. We eagerly and easily consume stories that fit well-known patterns, with familiar villains and heroes. But making assumptions in comprehension can shortchange real understanding.”