Apex – what makes us human?
Humans have almost limitless capacity for ideas, and we can translate those ideas into reality, shaping our world with the thoughts we turn into stories. Apex explains how powerful our stories are, and asks the audience to consider if the one’s they believe are true? Apex takes the audience right to the source of the latest data, so that the audience can reset their own versions of the truth.
Where once, humans were victim to circumstances, we learned to adapt and survive, then we adapted the world around us and we thrived.
“John is a gifted disruptive thinker who is able to articulate complex concepts in a way that is accessible and enlightening.” – Prof Jonathan Foster-Pedley, Dean, Henley Africa.
What shaped us into the most successful organism of all time, and how is it possible that all of our greatest successes may drive us ultimately us to catastrophic failure?
Apex is a 40 minute roller-coaster ride designed to bring you up to speed on where we are as a life’s leading life form. With loads of research slotted in between hilarious material and profound insights, this talk has had audiences gobsmacked to find out that deep learning can occur while belly-laughing.
Covering topics such as the building of false bias against others, how Democracy is an excellent sleight of hand and how money really works – this show is a brilliant way to become one of the more informed voices around the braai. It also shows clearly how preconceived ideas can limit our ability to see the current situation as it is, rather than as we think it should be.
About John.
After 25 years of performing award-winning stand-up comedy, John Vlismas has moved into a new form of knowledge transfer. He uses his skill as a performer to help audiences have light bulb moments while entertained.
Vlismas was awarded an MBA scholarship at Henley Business School in 2017, and having completed, intends to pursue a PhD in 2023. His involvement at the prestigious school has seen him appointed as an Associate Faculty member. He now co-designs and facilitates course material with Dr Puleng Makhoalibe, who specialises in Design Thinking.
John was also invited to speak at the Henley Global Masterclass Series in Lagos and Munich in 2018 with the Deans of Henley Africa and Global:
‘Your presentation ticked all the necessary boxes, plus much more. Insightful, positive, articulate and extremely well received.’
Jean-Pierre Choulet
Director of Alumni & Development Henley Business School, Reading University.
Apex is an entertaining synthesis of a wide body of research and enquiry into the nature of humanity.
Catch John in a fresh new LIVE Enlightening, Funny, Eye Opening performance at
HOTEL SKY – SANDTON on 17 Feb 2022 at 19:30
082 994 0699 for Enquiries
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