Joan Westenberg

Joan Westenberg writer, investor, philosopher and founder

Why We Need Fiction

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Why We Need Fiction

Stories Still Fucking Matter in a Data-Driven World.

We’re living in the age of information overload. Time is precious. Why not cut to the chase and absorb knowledge in its purest form?

Because that’s not the way knowledge works.

Sometimes, the only way to really get at the truth is through a lie. And that’s not just a metaphor — it’s a fundamental aspect of how our brains work, how we learn, and how we grow.

Joan Westenberg

Joan is a writer, investor, philosopher and founder, who's been published by Wired, the AFR, The Next Web, TIME, etc.

Through , she covers tech, economics and humans. As a creator, she helps technology companies market their platforms and tell better stories.

Joan founded Idle Ventures, a portfolio company, studio and fund.

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