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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Impro

Improvisation and the Theatre

Book • 1979

Keith Johnstone

In 'Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre', Keith Johnstone delves into the world of improvisational theatre, providing insights into its history, techniques, and significance.

The book covers various aspects of improvisation, including status, spontaneity, and the role of the audience.

Johnstone also discusses his own experiences and methods, making it a valuable resource for both practitioners and students of improvisational theatre.

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Nabeel Qureshi

as a book full of strange ideas about creativity and social behavior, used at Palantir for improving interactions with customers.

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Recommended by

Nabeel Qureshi

as a book that explores how to bring color back into one's perception of the world.

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Mentioned by

Ava Huang

as a book frequently recommended to

David Perell

, focusing on improvisation.

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Mentioned by

Trae Stephens

as a required reading at Palantir, focusing on projecting status and casting scenes in meetings.

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Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

when discussing improvisation techniques.

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Recommended by

Seth Godin

for its insights into status dynamics in interactions.

Why Strategy Always Beats Talent | Seth Godin

Mentioned by

Seth Godin

as a source of inspiration for his understanding of status.

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Mentioned by

Seth Godin

when discussing status roles in theater and film.

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Mentioned by

Harry Max

in the context of the 'yes and' directive and techniques in improv.

The Power of “No”

Mentioned by

Neil Sattin

as the author of the book "Impro"

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Mentioned by Lumpenspace as one of the greatest books written about LLMs.

Lumpenspace: Reasoning Models and The Last Man

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

while discussing improvisation techniques.

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Recommended by

Eliot Peper

as a must-read for understanding narrative structure in improvisation.

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Mentioned by

Liam Clancy

as a really good book about improv.

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