In this episode Valerie and Casey explore what makes stories so powerful, from the way storytelling defines us as humans, to the value of representation in fiction, to the science of how stories affect our brains. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Episode references: https://www.patreon.com/posts/references-power-34433847