The Acting Everyday Blog
Discover why we act and why we can't stop
AI & Tech
Explore the theatrical nature of artificial intelligence
Work & Life
Channel your inner chameleon in awkward social situations
Media & Culture
Revisit big moments in media, sports, politics and culture
Musings and relief for the pretender within
We tend to think real acting only happens on stage or films sets. But when we’re living the mundane—ordering at a restaurant, speaking in a meeting, waiting in queue, going on a date—we’re all trapped in the awkward, contrived machinations of a performance we can’t escape. Read more >>
What is the Haka: Exploring a 1000-year-old tradition
What happens when sport, culture, and politics collide? Learn all about the haka.
Coaching and Leadership Lessons from the Best in Sport
How do coaching styles transform individuals, teams, and countries?
Stress, Storytelling, and Survival: Why We Lie to Ourselves
If you stop noticing your own lies, do you start believing in others’?
Can You Tell When Someone’s Lying?
What happens when lying becomes addictive and entertaining? Take a closer look at real life, reality TV, cinema, and politics.
Can You Trust Your Gut Feeling?
Turns out there’s more to good decision-making than listening to your gut.