Chapter 5: The LinkedIn Performance - Professional Theater in the Digital Age

In Episode 5, "The LinkedIn Performance - Professional Theater in the Digital Age," the podcast delves into the art of crafting professional personas on LinkedIn. Rachel spends her morning perfecting a "humble career update," balancing success with humility in a post announcing her job change. The episode highlights the strategic timing and tagging involved in maximizing engagement and visibility on LinkedIn.

The real intrigue lies in the reactions and interactions that follow. Comments from former colleagues, connection requests from opportunists, and engagement from professional pods all form part of the LinkedIn theater. Rachel's responses are carefully curated to maintain advantageous relationships.

Beyond posts, Rachel's profile updates are meticulously crafted to project the right image, while private messages reveal the gap between public performance and personal reality. The episode underscores the performative nature of professional networking, where everyone participates in a shared illusion of authenticity.

As Rachel monitors her post's analytics, the episode reflects on the new economy of professional social capital, where appearances are as crucial as achievements. This modern professional sphere is a stage where careers are not just built through work but through the artful presentation of work.

Creators and Guests

Composer

Adi Goldstein

Music Producer & Composer for Films and New Media

Producer

Maya Liberman

Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder of Impro.AI, and Producer at Modern Humans

Writer

Opher Brayer

Author & Writer of Modern Humans

What is Modern Humans?

Welcome to "Modern Humans" a podcast exploring how modern life has turned us all into unwitting actors in a digital age. In this era where coffee shops double as content studios and meals become photographic art, our lives are curated and broadcast to unseen audiences. This podcast serves as a field guide to human behavior today, examining the social performances and technological adaptations that define our existence. Through humor and insight, we'll delve into the contradictions of modern life, celebrating the complexity of being authentically human in an increasingly artificial world. Join us as we navigate this fascinating theater, where every day is a performance and each of us is both the star and the audience.

Credits:
- Content & Writing: Opher Brayer
- Music & Editing: Adi Goldstein / AGsoundtrax™ LLC