the Way of the Showman

94 - Showmanship & Play - Introduction (S&P 1 of 30)

Feb 6, 2024
In this podcast, the host introduces a new project on showmanship and play. They explore the relationship between play and showmanship, discussing the importance of understanding showmanship's roots in play. They also delve into the difference between a painting and reality, the limitations of mental representation, the importance of paying attention to art and entertainment, and the concept of evolution and transient nature. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the difficulty of tracing the origins of showmanship.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring the Relationship Between Play and Showmanship
03:02 • 6min
3
The Difference Between a Painting of a Pipe and an Actual Pipe
09:04 • 3min
4
Representation: The Limitations of Depiction
12:08 • 6min
5
The Importance of Paying Attention
18:01 • 22min
6
Evolution and the Transient Nature of Things
39:46 • 12min
7
The Search for the Origins
51:48 • 4min