20. How art can transform us
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Life experiences can transform us in many ways, and Laurie Paul wants us to appreciate how experiencing works of art can be powerfully transformative too. Works of fiction can change how we understand our own lives going forwards, or experiences we’ve already had. But art doesn’t always transform us for the better - when we truly open ourselves up to transformation, we can’t know in advance, or ultimately control, what the results will be.
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