The Blindboy Podcast The Art of Storytelling
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Jul 17, 2024 
Professional storyteller Clare Murphy discusses the power and tradition of storytelling in Ireland, the origins of the modern vision of hell, the interplay of Irish water and data centers, and the importance of folklore and mythology in preserving biodiversity and culture.
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Critiquing the Monomyth
- Claire Murphy critiques Joseph Campbell's monomyth, arguing it promotes a limited, often violent, hero narrative.
- She advocates for diverse stories emphasizing community over individual heroism.
Weaponizing Folklore
- Blindboy describes how the CIA exploited Filipino folklore about vampires to suppress rebellion.
- This involved staging vampire attacks, highlighting the weaponization of cultural beliefs.
Folklore and Biodiversity
- Blindboy suggests that folklore and mythology serve to align human behavior with biodiversity.
- These narratives traditionally protected essential elements of the ecosystem.