The Power of Storytelling: Why Entertainment is Important

Good stories increase empathy and make us and our lives better

Entertainment gets a bad rap. In this ‘Protestant, work ethic, nothing fun is good for you’ culture, indulging in entertainment is alternatively bad for you, squandered time, a sign of moral weakness or low intellectual standards. Contrary to popular beliefs, however, entertainment is none of those things.

Good stories make us and our lives better. They lead to self-reflection, emotional connection…