Pyramid of the Masks

The Pyramid of the Masks is a framework used in communication and performance, highlighting how individuals adopt different "masks" or personas depending on their context. It suggests that people present different layers of themselves—from authentic core to externally influenced personas—like layers of an onion. The "pyramid" represents the progression from authentic self at the base to more controlled or projected personas at the top, often used to understand behavior, improve self-awareness, and enhance communication by recognizing the various masks we wear in different situations.