Clowns, Identity, and the Ominous Future with Matthew Silver

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member. - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook - Subscribe on YouTube - Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience! Joining us on the show today is performance artist and founder of the Idiot's Hour Comedy Show, Matthew Silver! Well beloved for his eccentric street performances in New York, with viral videos soaring in the millions of views; Matthew offers a unique love centered form of clowning around that has interested and inspired dozens of new performers. In this conversation we explore his life of performance - with it's highs and lows, the troubling state of the world, and the pitfalls of having a strong identity.  If you want to stay in touch with Matthew, you can find him on all of the social media platforms! SHOW TOPICS - Matthew's Draw Towards Performance - The Role of the Performer - The Ways Our Brain Blocks Creativity - Problems of Identity - Time Being an Illusion - Navigating Discomfort as a Performer - Love Is Not Supported by the Government - The Difficulty of Worthwhile Goals - The Idiots Hour Comedy Show