Maps of Meaning: Narrative, the Brain, and the Hero's Journey

This article provides a profound analysis of the mechanisms by which the human mind makes sense of reality. Combining the concepts of Meaning Maps with McGilchrist's neuropsychological division of brain functions, the text explains why narrative is an essential regulator of our emotions and morality. The author guides the reader through the archetypal hero's journey, presenting it as a necessary confrontation with the Unknown. The key message is the need to maintain a dynamic balance between a safe, yet potentially tyrannical, order and a creative, yet threatening, chaos. This is essential reading for those seeking to understand the foundations of human nature in a world dominated by digital distraction.