Tsur’s larger argument is that fictional narratives affect us by delaying or disrupting “in some other manner” our cognitive…

“Tsur’s larger argument is that fictional narratives affect us by delaying or disrupting “in some other manner” our cognitive processes. Moreover, our awareness of those disruptions “indicates to consciousness” that our crucial cognitive adaptations are in good shape (always welcome news).”

– Zunshine, Lisa. Why We Read Fiction: Theory of Mind and the Novel. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State University Press, 2006. 2012. (viacarvalhais)