The Fiction Effect How Stories Shape Our Emotional Intelligence | Laney Bartos | TEDxYouth@ASM
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The video, presented by Laney Bartos, explores the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) and how reading, particularly fiction, enhances it. Throughout the discussion, she defines emotional intelligence as the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions, both personally and in relation to others. Bartos introduces the five key elements of EQ: self-regulation, motivation, self-awareness, social skills, and empathy.
She emphasizes that reading fiction allows individuals to experience the emotions and perspectives of diverse characters, thereby training their empathy and emotional understanding. Supporting her points with scientific studies, she illustrates how reading activates brain areas that process sensory and emotional responses, making the reader feel as though they are part of the story.
Through personal anecdotes and examples from literary works like ‘Little Women’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, Bartos highlights how these readings have impacted her emotional intelligence. She concludes by encouraging viewers to engage with books to improve their EQ and foster better personal and social relationships.