Yossarian comments on Want to be on TV? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Yossarian 27 March 2013 02:24:05AM 24 points [-]

I would advice against participating. It's not impossible for this to be a worthwhile project that would result in overall beneficial PR for the community, but I estimate the odds as HEAVILY against it.

All storytelling is based around drama and conflict, this show will be no different. The only question is how nuanced and truthful is that conflict and as I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone here, the reality TV genre is not known for its nuance or truthfulness.

I believe Mr. Inman is sincere in his desire and ambition, but without any other information, heavily doubt his artistic vision would carry through to a portrayal that most people here would be happy with or deem beneficial. TV/film production is a team effort and Mr. Inman will likely be one voice in a chorus. He may fight battles with the network executives about the direction of the show, but in this case, I doubt he would win.

I think it's also fairly obvious to say that one should be tremendously wary of participating in any narrative about oneself where one isn't in control of that narrative, as would be the case here.

For context, I live in Los Angeles, work in film production, and have worked on reality TV shows in the past (and know many people who work on them in various capacities).

Comment author: Douglas_Knight 27 March 2013 04:22:44PM 3 points [-]

I believe Mr. Inman is sincere in his desire and ambition

Why? Do you know something about TV that I don't?

Comment author: jsteinhardt 29 March 2013 02:49:08AM *  3 points [-]

Why? Do you know something about TV that I don't?

It seems this is answered by:

For context, I live in Los Angeles, work in film production, and have worked on reality TV shows in the past (and know many people who work on them in various capacities).

Comment author: Yossarian 27 March 2013 09:50:14PM *  3 points [-]

Because I know enough people in the entertainment industry that I'm not applying Fundamental Attribution Error? I'm not sure what your question is.