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A great story can make brains sync

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A charismatic storyteller is essentially performing minor telepathy. Neural Coupling occurs during an engaging narrative, where the brain activity of the listeners physically aligns and mirrors the exact brainwave patterns of the person telling the story.

A great story can make brains sync
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