In this course, we explore meaning and purpose through the lens of storytelling, examining how cognitive narratives shape our perceptions of reality, ethics, and human experience. We are fundamentally storytelling beings, crafting stories to make sense of the world and, in turn, being shaped by the narratives we inherit and encounter. Religion and science, as two dominant storytelling frameworks, inform societal structures, individual identities, and our collective worldview. Stories tell about who we are, where we come from, and what our future holds.
Key Questions:
•    How do religion, science, and society intersect to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves?
•    What does it mean to be "storytelling beings," and how do stories guide our perception of reality?
•    How do information and misinformation shape beliefs, behaviors, and societal structures?
•    How do we ethically engage with stories and ideas in a world saturated with distractions?
•    How does our place in the universe influence the stories we tell about existence and meaning?