In Episode 014 friend and listener, Wes Schantz, calls in to ask two major questions: (1) how does a conk shell differ from a staff as a symbol? (2) Is this an analytic or creative endeavor?

Episode 014: On Symbols

We are always surrounded by stories: movies, TV shows, plays, games, video games, books and even advertisements. So, why do humans tell stories, and what function do stories serve? Our goal is to unravel the fundamental structure of narratives old and new and to untangle what their connection to human consciousness is.

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Episode 014: On Symbols

Episode 014: On Symbols