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How to approach the daunting question: who am I? (w/ Brian Lowery)

How to Be a Better Human

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The Performance of Identity and Its Audience

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of social identity and the performances individuals engage in to navigate societal perceptions. Through a compelling example of a black man's experience of whistling Vivaldi in a predominantly white area, the conversation highlights how identities are influenced by audience expectations and the implications of identity when there is no audience present.

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