The Truth Total Transparency & Eye Contact
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May 24, 2012 Chet Siegel, Ed Herbstman, and Louis Kornfeld discuss their improvisational piece Total Transparency, created in one take and edited. They explore the innovative storytelling methods behind Total Transparency and compare it to the fractured monologue of Eye Contact. The podcast delves into the philosophy of honesty, uncomfortable conversations, and the dynamics of improvised storytelling with a focus on human connections and perceptions.
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Improv Scene on Total Transparency
- Three actors improvised a one-take scene about transparency in a preschool setting. - The improvised scene explored the complications of total honesty in social interactions.
Children's Natural Logic for Honesty
- The philosophy of total transparency suggests children naturally operate with logic, making honesty feasible. - Adults struggle with honesty because they've been conditioned to lie, unlike children.
Honesty Prevents Growing Confusion
- Delaying honesty causes confusion and frustration to grow between people. - Communicating feelings honestly and promptly fosters clearer understanding and interaction.