The Authenticity Trap Why Your Real Self Online Might Be Your Best Performance
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The Authenticity Trap Why Your Real Self Online Might Be Your Best Performance
I scroll through my feed, a curated gallery of 'real' lives. Here's Sarah, effortlessly spontaneous on her mountain hike. There's Mark, vulnerably sharing his 'unfiltered' thoughts. And then there's me, wondering: Is any of this actually real, or just an elaborate performance of authenticity? We crave authenticity. We preach it, we demand it, we celebrate it. But the moment we step into the digital spotlight, this pursuit often twists into its opposite. The very word 'authentic' has become a buzzword, a marketing slogan, almost a new form of currency. The Paradox of Being "Real" Online Think about it. You're about to post that 'spontaneous' photo. Do you check the lighting? Do you pick the best angle? Do you add a caption that sounds spontaneous but took five drafts? You're not alone. We all do it. This isn't necessarily malicious. It's human. We want to be seen, accepted, and admired. We want to connect. But the platfo…
