In this episode, I explore why humans are naturally drawn to stories. Reality is often too complex to process as it is, so we simplify it into narratives with clear causes, characters, and outcomes. These stories are not only easier to understand but also emotionally satisfying, which is why they are so memorable and widely shared. I examine how this tendency shapes everything from history to business success stories, and even political narratives like those surrounding immigration. While stories help us make sense of the world, they also risk oversimplifying it. Ultimately, we may not live in reality itself, but in the stories we construct.