22: "Performance" is a collective agreement (with Melinda Beck)
These days, "performance" is often used with a negative connotation. We don't want anything we do to look like a performance... we'd much rather be authentic.
But what if performance is necessary for collective growth and acknoledgement and celebration. That's Melinda Beck's argument — and honestly, I'm on board.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The surprising etymology of "performance" and how its definition has evolved over time.
Why performance isn't just about the stage - it's woven into our daily lives and social interactions
The complex world of "performing authenticity" in modern…
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