Shifts in Storytelling: Dystopian Narratives vs Optimistic Storytelling

A delve into the psychological forces behind the stories we tell about the future and what that tells us about ourselves. Does dystopian storytelling foretell what’s to come and what does it take for hope driven narratives to thrive? In this session we looked at different approaches to inspiring creativity, curiosity and compassion with Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Founder and Producer, Joi Productions, Pinny Grylls, Filmmaker (Grand Theft Hamlet), Dr Patrick Kennedy-Williams, Co-director, Psychology Oxford, Co-director, Climate Psychologists/Mind & Plane, and Debbie Ramsay, Editor, 5 News. Chaired by Marya Bangee, Senior Advisor Pop Culture Collaborative.