The hottest Authenticity Substack posts right now

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Curiouser and curiouser

Charles Eisenstein • 5 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Authenticity Love Narrative Consciousness
  1. Reality can be perceived differently by different people - bifurcation of reality is a concept to consider.
  2. Beliefs and perceptions can shape the reality we experience - choosing the beliefs that resonate with the best parts of ourselves can be empowering.
  3. In times of societal fragmentation, creating pockets of coherence and love can help in reuniting fractured perspectives and narratives.

Pro photography isn’t dead; it isn’t even sick

Perfecting Equilibrium • 58 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Film Digital Authenticity Blockchain
  1. Professional photography is evolving with technology, focusing more on fast impact visuals for online consumption.
  2. The essence of photography lies in capturing memories and moments, not just producing technically perfect images.
  3. Movies and videos won't replace still photography as the power of photography is in freezing the decisive moment for study and reflection.
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Escaping The Content Treadmill Through Authenticity

The Modern World Builder ✧Tips For Collective Lorecraft • 39 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Content creation Authenticity Web3 Community Building Social media
  1. Being a content creator can lead to feeling pressured and losing authenticity in the pursuit of chasing quantity over quality.
  2. Switching to more intimate social platforms can foster more meaningful connections with readers and fellow creators.
  3. Authenticity and vulnerability are key to standing out in a saturated content landscape.

Short Thoughts on Authenticity

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Authenticity Etymology Truth Imagination Responsibility
  1. Authenticity is about being genuine and true to oneself; it carries a sense of uniqueness and originality.
  2. The term "authentic" is often intertwined with trustworthiness; it implies that what is seen is what truly exists, fostering confidence.
  3. Being authentic involves taking ownership of one's actions and appearances, which can feel vulnerable but ultimately leads to living truthfully and embracing one's uniqueness.

Your Voice to be Heard

Curiosity Sink__ • 11 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Authenticity
  1. In a noisy world, to stand out and be noticed, you might need to do something extreme or loud.
  2. Honest signals that make a genuine statement need to be costly to be valued and not easily imitated.
  3. Sometimes, extreme actions or bold statements are needed to drive home a message and make people pay attention.

Boring but not necessarily meaningless

Internal exile • 7 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Authenticity Capitalism Technology Self
  1. BeReal's new feature 'RealPeople' showcases famous individuals doing ordinary things to seem relatable.
  2. The concept of authenticity in social media often masks deeper contradictions and socioeconomic tensions.
  3. BeReal and similar platforms strive to commodify and sell the idea of authenticity, contributing to a culture of self-simulation and inauthenticity.

Rethinking Authenticity

From the Desk • 2 HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Authenticity Psychology Self-help Behavior Identity
  1. Authenticity has evolved over time from simply factual to a character trait that is now widely misunderstood and overused.
  2. Authenticity can be a paradox, as it relies on others to judge our authenticity, leading to a performance or craft in trying to be authentic.
  3. Being authentic is challenging because it requires navigating personal changes while others evaluate our authenticity, but it's essential to stay true to oneself amidst external influences.

GRANTED: Revamping the election, bouncing back from failure, and why you shouldn't be yourself

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 05 Jun 16
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Resilience Candidates Authenticity
  1. Resilience is not just about achieving things, but also about surviving and evolving as a person.
  2. Teaching children to learn from failure is more important than just having a growth mindset.
  3. Being yourself may not always be the best advice; it's more beneficial to focus on presenting yourself sincerely to others.

Sarah Chekfa: Viral When You Cry (On Main)

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Social media Emotions Influence Authenticity Trends
  1. Crying selfies have become a trend, representing a range of emotions from deep sadness to joy, with authenticity being a key value for Gen Z.
  2. Posting crying selfies on social media blurs lines between vulnerability, authenticity, and performative behavior, impacting how emotions are shared and perceived online.
  3. The monetization of crying selfies by brands and the viral nature of exaggerated emotional expressions on social media platforms reveal the complex interplay between genuine emotions and commercial interests.