[twobitshifter]

Is it wrong to say that they are developing sociopaths in this fashion? Anyone ever read the book to say how it is applicable? If you were a client how would you feel about knowing that your interactions with your consultant were all an act?

“Being a successful FDE required an unusual sensitivity to social context – what you really had to do was partner with your corporate (or government) counterparts at the highest level and gain their trust, which often required playing political games.”

[mingus88]

It’s very wrong. Improv requires empathy and awareness of the person you are in a scene with.

The dark triad personality traits are defined by an explicit lack of empathy and ability to connect with other people

[borski]

Yes, it’s wrong, because it isn’t an act. Improv isn’t about being fake or acting/lying.