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- Title
The Storytelling Brain: How Neuroscience Stories Help Bridge the Gap between Research and Society.
- Authors
Martinez-Conde, Susana; Alexander, XRobert G.; Blum, Deborah; Britton, Noah; Lipska, Barbara K.; Quirk, XGregory J.; Swiss, Jamy Ian; Willems, XRoel M.; Macknik, XStephen L.
- Abstract
Active communication between researchers and society is necessary for the scientific community’s involvement in developing sciencebased policies. This need is recognized by governmental and funding agencies that compel scientists to increase their public engagement and disseminate research findings in an accessible fashion. Storytelling techniques can help convey science by engaging people’s imagination and emotions. Yet, many researchers are uncertain about how to approach scientific storytelling, or feel they lack the tools to undertake it. Here we explore some of the techniques intrinsic to crafting scientific narratives, as well as the reasons why scientific storytelling may be an optimal way of communicating researchto nonspecialists.We also point out current communication gaps between science and society, particularly in the context of neurodiverse audiences and those that include neurological and psychiatric patients. Present shortcomings may turn into areas of synergy with the potential to link neuroscience education, research, and advocacy.
- Publication
Journal of Neuroscience, 2019, Vol 39, Issue 42, p8285
- ISSN
0270-6474
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1180-19.2019