How fiction can alter reality - Jessica Wise

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/jessica-wise-how-fiction-can-change-realityReading and stories can be an escape from real life, a window into another world -- but have you ever considered how new fictional experiences might change your perspective on real, everyday life? From "Pride and Prejudice" to Harry Potter, learn how popular fiction can spark public dialogue and shape culture.Lesson by Jessica Wise, narration by Emilie Soffe, animation by Augenblick Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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