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How fiction can change reality – in this fascinating animated film from TED-Ed, Jessica Wise traces how seminal novels have shaped the minds of thought leaders across history and help all of us broaden our spectrum of empathy by assuming different perspectives. 

8-23-2012
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    reality. What story will you try on next? :)
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    Mark Twain should get off is dandy ass and row the raft a bit instead of always making Jim do all the work.
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