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The Narratologist

Humans don"t just tell stories. We ARE stories. We"ll be journeying from the big metanarratives that shape whole societies to taking a more intimate look at our personal stories, and how they shape and define us. From our primitive ancestors to us, the power of stories has formed our very essence. Curious to find out more?

society & culture philosophy

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14:48

Justice is a Drug

The Narratologist ·

2026/03/28

What makes groups of people do bad things? It's not as complicated as you might think. And it's not about being bad, or immoral. It's actually about having a strong sense of justice. And it's how doing bad things affects our brains and our bodies. Listen to find out more.

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03:43

In a Nutshell

The Narratologist ·

2026/03/21

This is the end of Season 1. This is the TLDR episode. If you've missed everything, this is what I think is the main idea from Season 1. Does it cover everything? Of course not. But it does encapsualte the main idea, which is basically the idea behind the whole podcast. If you like this, there are 39 other episodes to listen to before it. And possibly by the time you listen, more episodes from the future. Which hasn't happened yet. As I write this. Biut has maybe happened as you read this

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14:58

Pleasure & Frustration

The Narratologist ·

2026/03/07

Are our emotions what we think they are? Or are they simpler? Are they just, as some suggest, a social construct? And if they are, what function do they serve? Most importantly, does reframing our emotions help us to navigate this thing called life?

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19:08

Dad

The Narratologist ·

2026/02/14

This is a story of my dad. Not THE story of my dad, as that would take decades to tell. When I wrote the companion episode about my mom, I realised that this is a story that you can't get right. Which makes it easier, and infinitely more difficult, all at once. If you knew my dad, I hope this rings true, and teaches you some new things. If not, meet him now.

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12:27

The Price of Patriotism

The Narratologist ·

2026/02/07

Is America exceptional? The answer to that question is one of the most important questions in recent world history. And perhaps one of the most difficult aspects is how that question is seen inside and outside of America.

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11:44

Ignorance is Essential

The Narratologist ·

2026/01/31

It's counterintuitive, but ignorance is our superpower. Without ignorance, there is no way we would have all this knowledge. Why? Listen and find out!

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22:09

Straight Lines

The Narratologist ·

2026/01/24

Straight Lines are not natural. Nature evolves and meanders and follows the path of least resistance. Straight lines are an unnatural imposition. Straight lines have consequences.

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17:27

The Game of Life

The Narratologist ·

2026/01/17

We often compare life to sports. Why? What are the useful analogies and metaphors? And which sport is the best analogue for life? The answer might surprise you.

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18:16

The Cloak of Christianity

The Narratologist ·

2025/12/20

Stories about Christianity are important for everyone for the simple reason that Christian thought, narratives and morality dominate the globe. So, what happens when Biblical narratives and the modern state of masculinity collide?

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30:14

AI Stories

The Narratologist ·

2025/11/22

I'm not going to lie. This was difficult. AI is such an important, complicated topic. This episode is around twice as long as my average episode because I wanted to cover all the big points. If you're knee-deep in AI yourself, you will find things I have missed. If you're new to AI, this will hopefully act as some kind of intro to the topic as it stands today.

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15:10

Gender (Left/Right)

The Narratologist ·

2025/11/14

Are there 2 genders? Are there 77? Do we know? How can we talk about this highly emotive subject in a better way? As ever, we just need to do 2 things: Accept that the other side isn't crazy Be prepared to say. "We don't know"

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18:27

Left-Wing Violence

The Narratologist ·

2025/11/10

Is left-wing violence a problem? Is political violence a problem? What does history tell us? What do our narratives tell us about the present? The answers might surprise you.

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16:35

DEI (Left/Right)

The Narratologist ·

2025/10/25

We're noty good at arguing, are we? The people we hold up as great debaters are -- I think -- often pretty bad at it. This is the first in a series addressing that. The episodes aren't strictly about supporting one point of view. They're about showing what a good debate might look like.

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23:49

Now Is The Time Of Monsters

The Narratologist ·

2025/10/11

Are we living in times that are similar to the 1930s? Is catastrophe around the corner? Is history inevitable? Let's have a think about that. Because the answers aren't just useful. They actually help us understand ourselves and each other better. And that is really the whole point.

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21:02

The Past of Money

The Narratologist ·

2025/09/20

There are 2 things to know about money: It is the most confusing part of every day life. It is based on a fiction, a fiction we all believe.

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21:30

Stop Staring at the Lettuce

The Narratologist ·

2025/09/13

Did Liz Truss REALLY break the economy? When we were told, "the markets are nervous", what did that REALLY mean? The mini-budget crisis of 2022 has a lot to teach us about how economies really work, if we would only look.

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19:09

I Want My Country Back

The Narratologist ·

2025/09/06

Have you noticed all the St George crosses littering our towns? They don't, as many would have you believe, come from China. They come from Anicent Rome. Via Genoa. With some other stops along the way. Enjoy!

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16:52

Burning Cats & Jumping Sharks

The Narratologist ·

2025/08/30

When we tell stories, they often become shorthand for ideas that are central to us and our cultures. We use little phrases that quickly communicate and affirm our tribal identity. Like many human creations, this is a tool that has been used for good as well as evil.

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16:26

Mom

The Narratologist ·

2025/08/23

Who we are is partly a product of where we come from. The narratives that form us are often the same narratives that formed our parents. This is a quick glimpse into how my own mom constructed and told her narratives, and how they in turn became the richest inheritance I could have wanted.

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16:46

The One Problem With Education

The Narratologist ·

2025/08/16

Education only has ONE problem?! Really? No, but it does have one problem that is WAY bigger than all the other problems. So, what is it? Listen and find out.

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