Thorin Kiosowsi analyzes the lasting effects of reading fiction has on the human brain by evaluating the benefits neuroscientist detected inside the brain while conducting surveys using the FMRI. One of the benefits Klosowski mentions throughout the clause is the impact reading fiction has empathy. Still, empathy cannot be amended by the perception of increased reading rather an increase in empathy is usually accompanied by the idea of societal norms.
Klosowski begins by forming a generalization against the perception between liberal arts majors and the bulk of the population. Furthermore, Kiosowsi states that fiction reading has some hidden benefits regardless if you’re a liberal arts major, or anyone else that does not fall in that class. He then reasons that research about the effects of fictional reading has on the brain are not developed acutely, and are normally a hit or miss, but there are some basic benefits of fictional reading. …show more content…
The result conducted by neuroscience shows that the same areas of the human brain lights when people are reading fictional stories as when people experience those effects for themselves. Which Kiosowsi states that “neuroscience immersion Is supported by the way the brain handles language rich in detail by creating a mental representation that draws along the same brain areas that would be active if the scene were unfolding in real life this increasing our real life capacity for empathy.” After studying the correlation between empathy and fictional, Kiosowsi states his view which research has shown that fiction can help change societal values over time by mere exposure. He summarizes it up by expressing how reading fiction gives you the prospect to invest yourself in others' shoes. He then closes by stating that reading fiction exposes us to new worlds, ideas, and