Story about Eric Langford, missing Boy Scout, isn't what it seems

The fictional, AI-powered story originated in YouTube and TikTok videos. Then, users residing in Vietnam promoted the tale in ...
Psychology Today

Are You Stuck in a Story That No Longer Serves You?

The most powerful story you will ever tell is the one you tell about yourself. It shapes your identity, your motivation, your ...

10 books we're looking forward to in early 2026

Did you resolve to read more in 2026? Whether you're on track or need a jump start, here are some books coming out in the ...
Cal Alumni Association

The Science of the Story

Stories are told in the body. It doesn’t seem that way. We tend to think of stories as emerging from consciousness—from dreams or fantasies—and traveling through words or images to other minds. We see ...
NPR

How to tell a captivating story — from a wedding toast to a job interview

Our lives are filled with storytelling, from the stories we tell our friends over dinner, to the ones we tell at eulogies, during toasts, at job interviews and on dates. "[Stories] make us laugh and ...