Angus Fletcher, PhD, joins Nick Dirks in the latest episode of Shaping Science to discuss how the humanities inform the sciences, the role of neurons as action initiators, and why he thinks artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a hoax. With degrees from the University of Michigan and Yale University, he is currently a professor of story science at Ohio State University’s Project Narrative. Trained in both neuroscience and literature, Prof. Fletcher bridges the sciences and humanities to explore how stories shape the human mind, inspire innovation, and foster resilience. His latest book  ‘Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know’ – argues that it’s our unique form of human intuition, imagination, and emotional intelligence that give humans an edge even in the age of AI.   Shaping Science is made possible with the generous supportof Tata Sons. For more info, visit: nyas.org/ideas-insights/podcasts/ 00:00 Intro 05:10 A Quest to Understand How the Brain Works 09:19 From the Science Lab to the Literature Classroom 15:45 How the Brain Operates as a Distinctly Human Attribute 21:45 Narrative Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence 25:58 Language as Communication and the Development of the Human Brain 30:05 How Effective Leaders Utilize Storytelling 32:29 Narrative, Humans, and the Hoax of Artificial General Intelligence 36:40 How Advances in Computation Negatively Impact Education 40:33 Teaching Creativity 44:04 The Future of the Humanities in Higher Education 

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