<p>Stories are such a powerful human invention that even the fictional ones can feel completely true. Dina Nayeri is a writer of fiction and nonfiction whose work highlights just how influential the stories we tell can be – and what is at risk when the truth isn’t valued. Dina speaks from her experience as a storyteller and former refugee about the importance of shaping a society that is thoughtful about language, history, culture, and truth. Then, she suggests frameworks anyone can use to think critically about what they think they know -- and questions why certain stories are more likely to be believed. For the full text transcript, visit <a href="http://go.ted.com/BHTranscripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go.ted.com/BHTranscripts</a></p>

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What to do when the truth isn’t enough to be believed (w/ Dina Nayeri)

How to Be a Better Human