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Jason SilvaVenezuelan-American actor, show host, director and philosopher
Date of Birth: 06.02.1982
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jason Silva
Jason Silva is a Venezuelan-American actor, TV host, director, and philosopher. He gained widespread recognition as the host of several shows on the channel Current TV, with the most popular being 'Max and Jason'. This show covered a wide range of topics, from illegal immigration and fake documents to stories about young musicians and philosophical dialogues with popular actors and directors. As his popularity grew, Jason began to participate in the production of new projects and shows. He also became a frequent guest on popular evening shows, where he discussed the development of modern society, the relationship between humans and machines, and the role of cinema in societal progress. Considered one of America's most popular hosts, Jason was dubbed the 'Timothy Leary of viral videos' by the journalists of the popular publication 'The Atlantic'.
Early Life and Education
Jason Silva was born on February 6, 1982, in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas. However, his family moved to the United States shortly after his birth, and Jason attended school in America. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at the University of Miami, where he began studying film and philosophy. Interestingly, these two subjects, which were not the most popular university courses, not only paved the way for his future career but also became the main themes of his work in television. It was at the university that Silva also met his future colleague and close friend, Max Lugavere. Max later became the co-host of the show 'Max and Jason' and participated in the filming of most of Jason's videos. Their first collaboration, the film 'Textures of Selfhood', received positive reviews from critics who appreciated its unconventional format and philosophical approach. The film was based on the principles of hedonism, an ethical doctrine that considers pleasure as the highest good and meaning of life. Soon after the release of the film, the duo of directors was dubbed 'hedonist intellectuals'.
Rise to Fame
Despite being known in the world of intellectual cinema, Jason was not widely recognized by the general audience. In 2005, he and Max made their first appearance on the screen in the show 'Max and Jason'. Over the course of 6 years, the show went from being unknown to becoming the most popular project on Current TV. Rather than confining themselves to the norms of a typical show, Max and Jason decided to discuss topics that interested them personally. As expected, they often delved into philosophical themes and invited popular actors and directors to join their discussions. They also paid special attention to pressing social issues such as illegal immigration, document forgery, and many others. The show's popularity stemmed from the fact that the hosts did not try to cater to the average viewer. Instead, they openly declared that their show was intended for people who wanted to think and were capable of doing so.
Current Endeavors
In 2011, Jason decided to change his life and try something new. He left television and began giving lectures at universities and companies, discussing the development of modern society and the relationship between humans and machines. In the same year, he became the host of the show 'Brain Games' on the National Geographic Channel. In this show, he educated viewers about the workings of the human brain, the possible deceits, and how easily people can be manipulated. The show quickly became the channel's most popular project, garnering over 1.5 million views after the release of the first two episodes. Today, Jason continues to work in television while also giving lectures and working on his own projects.
