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Storytelling with Jason Silva and Tim Urban (Wait But Why)

Brains

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How Jason Silva summons so much passion in his storytelling

The secret to Jason Silva's passionate storytelling lies in mirroring. He doesn't approach recording with the intention of being excited about something; instead, he creates the conditions for something mind-blowing to happen, and his recording is the afterglow. Silva engages in experiences that blow his own mind, leading to enthusiastic and confident storytelling. His training came from practicing and enthraling himself, rather than imitating others. He aims to capture the intersection of authenticity and emotion, delivering moments of both empirical and poetic truth in his storytelling.

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