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Throughout the interview, Mamet reiterates that stories serve a fundamental human desire: connection through shared experiences. Whether through jokes told in a bar, bedtime stories, or epic dramas, storytelling taps into irrational but deeply felt truths about our existence.
He advocates for storytelling that allows us to enjoy our flaws and irrationalities—an antidote to the self-absorption cultivated by political correctness. Mamet’s stance is clear: the essence of good storytelling is honesty, humor, and the acknowledgment of human imperfections.