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The Greatest Show on Earth

Your life through the lens of cinema

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The Hero’s Journey

Discover the power of believing in yourself and the game

Ever Feel Like An Imposter?

In film and theater, a good actor is deemed an artist. But in everyday life, a good actor is reduced to a liar. Imposter. Con-artist. Why? Everyone acts in real life…

It's All About Social Survival.

We all act, and some do it better than others. At work. On social media. Around friends and family. Are you wearing a mask or is a mask wearing you?

Meet Your Inner Chameleon

If all the world’s a stage, what roles do you play in everyday life? Which ones are more accessible than others? Take a peek behind the curtain. Meet the pretender within.

Explore my 4-part series on deception, featuring 15 movies and real-world insights from culture and politics

Part 1: Trust

Part 1: Trust

Part 2: Intuition

Part 3: Lies

Part 4: Self-Deception

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From cringey office moments and awkward dates to inspiring speeches and life-like AI, take a peek behind the curtain… if you dare.

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