Reclaim Authenticity in Counterfeit Culture
Inauthenticity is a uniquely 21st century issue, which has become an increasing part of society on every level – from governments and big tech, down to our everyday purchases. It seems like there’s…
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Inauthenticity is a uniquely 21st century issue, which has become an increasing part of society on every level – from governments and big tech, down to our everyday purchases. It seems like there’s…
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There is a phrase, tell me what you pay attention to, and I will tell you who you are. That is how I would see the quest for authenticity.
— Alice SherwoodWe're choosing brands like we choose friends. And that is a huge responsibility because they've got to be a real friend, not a false friend.
— Alice SherwoodWhat happens if your true self is not a good leader? Or obnoxious to your colleagues? Or a narcissist? What if your true self is an axe murderer? We should be talking about bringing our best values to work.
— Alice SherwoodThe only people I've come across who don't have impostor syndrome are the real impostors. The conmen, con artists, the deceivers in our society who have no problem pretending to be who they are not.
— Alice SherwoodWe live in a society where our pursuit of authenticity is more important to us than ever, but we've created a society which is also extraordinarily fake. I want to understand this and understand how we can fight back.
— Alice Sherwood