Part 6/12:
The Nature of Storytelling: Conformity, Rationality, and Humanity
One of the interview’s most compelling moments involves Mamet’s observations on storytelling’s core purpose. He argues that modern movies often serve not to excite adventure or novelty but to satisfy the human craving for conformity—"to bring us back into line." He points out that stories, jokes, and dramas tap into deep irrational truths—like religion or the human condition—that transcend mere rationality.