The Jordan Harbinger Show

451: Jason Silva | Origins of a Performance Philosopher

Dec 24, 2020

Jason Silva, a futurist and filmmaker known for his captivating insights, dives into the intricate relationship between identity and self-perception. He discusses how our sense of self is shaped by others, and how top performers manage their inner dialogue to achieve flow states. The art of video creation is unveiled, showcasing how thoughtful editing can evoke altered consciousness. Silva also reflects on the impact of environment on creativity, urging listeners to curate spaces that inspire wonder and authenticity. Expect a fusion of philosophy, technology, and personal exploration.

55:14

Episode guests

Jason Silva

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Silencing monkey mind

01:20

We're not who we think we are

01:18

Cannabis might make you notice music you've heard a thousand times

01:37

Intro

2min

Exploring Identity and Cognitive Ecstasy

2min

The Art of Creative Expression

18min

The Power of Knowledge and Connection

2min

Artistry and Identity: A Personal Journey

13min

Curating Environments for Creativity and Wonder

5min

The Journey of Creativity and Connection

9min

Exploring Memory and Identity

6min

Jason Silva (@JasonSilva) would have been called a “performance philosopher” by counterculture icon Timothy Leary. Among many things, he’s a futurist, filmmaker, creator of short video series Shots of Awe, and host of the National Geographic Channel’s Brain Games and Origins: The Journey of Humankind.

What We Discuss with Jason Silva:

How our concepts of self are formed — often through the eyes of others — and how they affect our behavior.
How top performers excel by shutting down the editorial parts of the human brain coined by Buddhists as the monkey mind.
Why “unscripted” isn’t the same as “unprepared,” and how videos can be edited to elicit altered states of consciousness.
How good directors help performers get out of their heads — while bad directors do just the opposite.
How is day-to-day reality edited by context, similar to the Kuleshov effect demonstrated by Alfred Hitchcock?
And much more!

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