Practiced by Nobody is the blog that I, Maurizio F. Corte, have dedicated to texts about illusions, narratives, and believing — all those things that accompany us every day.
This is a writing journey on illusions. The texts are meant to be read in sequence, from the first to the last. Each article prepares the theme of the next one.
To read the blog, I recommend starting with the first article on the Cycle of Illusions: 53 Seconds. The Time of Illusion.
*** You will often come across photos of old cars, car workshops, and similar environments. The reason is simple. The whole project is dedicated to Walter Corte, my dad, an excellent mechanic.
We spoke little, and understood each other even less. And that’s entirely my fault. I’m here to make up for it.
Il Ciclo delle Illusioni
53 Seconds. The Time of Illusion
How long does illusion last? I asked myself this question. And I gave myself an answer: exactly 53 seconds. That’s the time it took me
Illusions. What happens at the 54th second?
If an illusion lasts exactly 53 seconds, how do you handle the 54th second? How do you overcome the disappointment that comes from the fall
Fallen illusions. Nothing left but to change our thinking
Many years ago, when I was a very young reporter, I was struck by a phrase from an elderly editor of what would become my
Fallen Illusions. Only anger will save us
We have a problem. And it’s not a small problem. A flight simulator is enough to deceive our mind. However, often not even the simulator