The Performed Self
When identity turns into a living script
4.4 (18)
40 mins
Uncover how social cues, culture, and performance shape the construction of self and the roles we play. Explore how daily interactions, masks, and self-presentation blur the line between authenticity and performance
Ep 1:
The Stage We Never Leave
Goffman's radical theory suggests we're always performing, even alone—so is there any real self behind the mask, or just an endless, convincing act?
Ep 2:
Rehearsing the Roles We Live
Behind every convincing performance lies hidden machinery—teammates, props, and shame—while ancient drama reveals how deeply theatrical our daily encounters truly are.
Discussions (11)
Jaxon
Level 2 · 8 mo agoNo? I’m actually genuine.
Stanley
Level 4 · 9 mo agoGoddamn that backstage concept is real. It’s like hopping on Discord after work and finally turning off the NPC dialogue to act normal again
Rosemary
Level 10 · 9 mo agoThe bit about the friend acting like a therapist made me LOL 😂 It is literally my neighbor! She performs 'caring bestie' so hard but is secretly just dying to go home and watch Netflix. Such fake energy.
