Here are the key facts about Will Storr:
- British journalist and author
- Worked for publications including The Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times
- Writes on topics including science, psychology, and culture
- Books include:
- “Will Storr vs The Supernatural” (2006) – an investigation of paranormal beliefs
- “The Heretics” (2013) – an exploration of thought controversies and dissent
- “Selfie” (2017) – examining the origins of human identity and ego in a social media age
- His book “The Science of Storytelling” (2022) breaks down the key elements of narrative and myth-making
- Takes a deep dive approach to writing, fully immersing himself in the subjects he covers
- Interested in topics like belief, delusion, human irrationality, and mob mentality
- Seeks to understand stories people tell themselves and why we think/behave in irrational ways
- Writing style blends journalism, social psychology, and philosophical inquiry
- Known for thorough research and nuanced perspectives on complex human issues
Will Storr is an accomplished British author who writes longform, in-depth pieces about the science of myths, stories, and humanity’s relationship to belief and irrational thinking.
