

It's All A Show with Derek DelGaudio
8 snips Sep 6, 2023
Join Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma as they delve into the wondrous mind of master illusionist Derek DelGaudio. From exploring reality, deception, and imagination to discussing the absence of human connection in an online world, this podcast offers a captivating journey. Discover Plato's allegory of the cave and why children are more difficult to deceive than adults.
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Blurred Reality
- Modern society struggles to differentiate reality from simulated or fictional narratives.
- This inability to discern truth from fabricated narratives is a significant societal issue.
The Bust-Out Dealer
- Derek DelGaudio shares his experience as a "bust-out dealer" in his 20s, hired to rig card games.
- He observed people living within a fabricated reality, unaware of the manipulation.
Authenticity and Connection
- Authenticity is difficult to achieve, as reality and identity are mutable.
- Generating truth and shared experiences, whether real or fictional, strengthens human connections.