How Pixar Hooks the Human Mind | Ed Catmull

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Previously titled “Pixar’s Formula For Storytelling Success & Emotional Persuasion w/ Founder Ed Catmull EP 1474” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 26, 2026

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Recorded26 Jul 2023

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The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.com – This episode is PART ONE of a powerful two-part interview series with Pixar Founder, Ed Catmull. Lewis and Ed dive into the strategies Pixar implements to strategically stimulate different aspects of the human mind to evoke intended emotions, with a focus on character development as a pivotal element in fostering a deep connection between the audience's minds and the story. For over twenty-five years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing #1 box office hits that include iconic works such as Toy Story, Frozen, Cars, and The Incredibles. Pixar’s works have grossed more than $14 billion at the worldwide box office, and won twenty-three Academy Awards®, 10 Golden Globes Awards, and 11 Grammys, among countless other achievements.In this episode you will learn,Pixar’s insider techniques that tap into the human mind and create emotional connections with audiences.The firsthand principles and ideas discussed in "Creativity, Inc." that inspired a generationHow to strategically stimulate different aspects of the human mind in order to evoke an intended emotionHow character development plays a crucial role in Pixar films, and fosters a deep connection between the audience's minds and the storyThe magic formula revealing how Pixar masterfully balances humor, emotion, and suspense in their narratives, captivating audiences and maintaining engagement throughout the film.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1474For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960Want more School of Greatness episodes like this one?Bruce Lipton on Manifestation: https://link.chtbl.com/1312-podJoe Dispenza on the Law of Attraction: https://link.chtbl.com/1312-pod Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

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