The “cone of silence”
Normally between talking heads, gawkin’ and talkin’, or between the TV screen and you.
Either party sees and understand what’s said and seen in front, the other person and the conversation, while not seeing nor understanding the self behind the “cone”.
Vortex-ed behind, centred right, at the base of the skull.
see also hc 0024 – the cursor is a curse
and 0026 – when I sit with others