Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn about the contrast between fact and fiction in storytelling and how it benefits our learning and education, in this 5:52 minute long video lesson.

While facts are informative, they are also boring and less likely to be remembered or to convince someone of an idea. Stories and fiction on the other hand are more memorable, but also a lot more interpretable and the underlying message might not always be understood. Both, however, are important in the context of education. Let’s take the example of tragedies and Oedipus.

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ORIGINAL TITLE
Facts vs Fiction: What is Better for Learning?

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COLLABORATORS
Script: Jonas Koblin
Artist: Pascal Gaggelli
Voice: Matt Abbott
Coloring: Nalin
Editing: Peera Lertsukittipongsa
Production: Selina Bador
Sound Design: Miguel Ojeda
Fact Checking: Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz

SOUNDTRACKS
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A Toy’s Day Out - Shuan Frearson
The Haunted Manor - HWIYO

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SOURCES
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus
goodreads.com/en/book/show/79631

CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
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CHAPTER
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Tragedy definition
00:49 Oedipus story
02:43 Fact vs Fiction
04:32 What do you think?
05:27 Patrons credits
05:35 Ending

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