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Q&A with David Willows, Question 4:
Q: The storytelling movement seems to be growing explosively. Why now?’ What is it about this moment in human history and culture that makes storytelling so resonant with so many people right now?
A: That’s a great question. It has certainly been fascinating to watch the growth of the “story industry” across all fields of professional life. It is ironic, perhaps, that all we are doing is going back to an ancient form of communication. But why now? I think the answer lies somewhere in the words of T.S. Eliot, “Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?” These days, none of us lack information. But we need a way of connecting and bringing meaning to these otherwise random, disconnected moments in time. That’s what stories enable us to do — literally “make sense” out of our lives.
T.S. Eliott showed his wisdom in making the statement, you quoted. I like William Blake, who said something to the effect that a fool who is persistent in his folly will ultimately become wise. Information has become devalued and once the masses realize this, the pendulum swings back, because everything is in a state of transition, except truth and wisdom. These are eternal. If this resonates with you, visit my blog and read my short article on how our leaders prove themselves worthy and wise.
Thanks so much for stopping by to share your thoughts.