Optics - this word is being used to express how something is being viewed. For instance - One should anticipate the optics of one's behavior, so as not to cause misunderstanding.
The theatre of it - the inbuilt drama of one's position. E.g. - Part of the job of those in authority is the theatre of it.
Agnostic - in a non-religious context it means having a doubtful or non-committal attitude towards something. For instance - He was agnostic to the decision made by the members of his political party.
