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'''Kayfabe''' is a term from professional wrestling that refers to the portrayal of scripted events as real, maintaining the illusion that the competition, rivalries, and personas are genuine. Wrestlers traditionally adhered to their in-ring characters both during performances and in public to preserve this illusion. The term ''kayfabe'' has evolved to also become a code word of sorts for maintaining this "reality" within the direct or indirect presence of the general public. | |||
== Eric Weinstein's Perspective on Kayfabe == | |||
In 2011, Eric Weinstein expanded the concept of kayfabe beyond wrestling. He suggested that kayfabe could describe situations where the public is aware of being deceived but accepts the deception because it serves a purpose or provides entertainment. Weinstein proposed that recognizing the presence of kayfabe in various aspects of life could enhance our understanding of societal dynamics. <ref>{{cite web |title=2011 : WHAT SCIENTIFIC CONCEPT WOULD IMPROVE EVERYBODY'S COGNITIVE TOOLKIT? |url=https://www.edge.org/response-detail/11783 |website=Edge.org |access-date={{CURRENTDAY}} {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}} }}</ref> | |||
Weinstein's insights have influenced discussions about the blurred lines between reality and performance in various domains, including politics and media. | |||
== Kayfabe as a Scientific Concept == | == Kayfabe as a Scientific Concept == | ||
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== References == | |||
[[Category:Concepts]] | [[Category:Concepts]] | ||
[[Category:Portal Riffs]] | [[Category:Portal Riffs]] | ||
[[Category:Portal Topics]] | [[Category:Portal Topics]] | ||