John B_Chapter 5_I
"Story will eventually hook you into a powerful momentum that is bigger than you dreamed-some people call it truth. It may completely redefine your perceptions of your own self interests."
Truth, when you really think about it is such a great power. We try to find truth in almost everything, whether it be logic, science, etc. We live in a society of "truth." Everyone is telling the truth. Commercialism attracts our inner desires of seeking truth. But are we naturally truthful when telling stories or do we exaggerate our stories to make them sound more important and interesting. What is more important to a storyteller? Truth or interest?
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posted by Johnny B @ 11:51 AM
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Simmons' model suggests storytellers value interest over truth.
In Chapter 6 she writes that the best story, not the right story or the most frequently-told story, always wins.
It seems that Simmons spends a lot of time giving thinly-veiled "be-a-better-person" advice.
Then she introduces the persuasive element, and everything gets polluted.
I'm beginning to believe storytelling and corporate speaking don't make the best bedfellows.
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