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Discomforts of Great Design Management

Product Composition • 117 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🪑 Design Management Trust Responsibility Scalability Authenticity
  1. Your work in design management is naturally unquantifiable, leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction in many managers.
  2. As a design manager, prioritize building trust with your team, even in challenging situations.
  3. Design managers need to be responsible for the output, not just facilitate, and balance scalable with unscalable practices.
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How Not to AI

The Intersection • 59 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Technology Design Authenticity AI
  1. Authenticity is becoming increasingly valuable in a world where AI can create realistic but artificial images.
  2. Using AI in creative work offers convenience, speed, and experimentation opportunities, but also raises concerns about originality and authenticity.
  3. As AI technology advances, maintaining authenticity, pursuing originality, and ensuring quality become crucial to stand out amid the convenience AI offers.

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.

Sara Ness Live in London: The Art of Authentic Conversations

The Bigger Picture • 159 implied HN points • 02 May 22
🎭️ Culture Events Communication Connection Community Building Authenticity
  1. Joining events like Sara Ness Live in London can help improve conversational skills and create authentic connections.
  2. Overcoming cultural polarization requires authentic communication and curiosity instead of arguing or scheming.
  3. Learning to express oneself authentically, listen actively, and consider different perspectives is crucial for thriving in today's environment.

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.

Notes on identity: authenticity vs 'profilicity'

Thinking Out Loud • 48 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Identity Authenticity Social media Online presence
  1. Identity can be viewed through the lens of sincerity, authenticity, and 'profilicity', each representing different societal influences and perspectives on self-expression
  2. Authenticity suggests being true to oneself beyond societal roles, while 'profilicity' involves shaping identity based on how one is perceived by a larger, often anonymous audience, especially in today's hyper-connected online world
  3. Coexisting, overlapping, and sometimes conflicting identities such as sincerity, authenticity, and 'profilicity' can impact personal growth and self-understanding, urging individuals to navigate and reconcile these different aspects of their identity

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.

Re;iNvent

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Writing Personal Growth Authenticity Social Commentary Mental health
  1. Writing more often can help overcome the fear of failure. It's not about making it perfect, but simply sharing thoughts regularly.
  2. Sincere smiles come from genuine joy, so it's better to be authentic than to force a smile. If you truly feel happy, a smile will come naturally.
  3. Appearing unimpressed can make a strong impression on successful people. Authenticity stands out more than flattery or fake enthusiasm.

Embracing yourself 🤗

Tranquil Thoughts • 19 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
📖 Philosophy Authenticity Self-reflection Competition Identity Conformity Values
  1. Being true to yourself is key to escaping the pressure of competition. When you embrace who you are, you stand out in a way that no one else can.
  2. Conformity can help build community, but it can also lead to exclusion and pressure. It's important to reflect on your values and desires rather than just fitting in with others.
  3. You don't have to avoid competition or fitting in completely. Just make sure you stay true to your own values and priorities when making choices.

Boring but not necessarily meaningless

Internal exile • 26 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.

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.

Our impulse to label ourselves

Midnight Musings • 19 implied HN points • 13 Mar 22
📖 Philosophy Self-Identity Personal Growth Fear Authenticity Self-Acceptance
  1. We often label ourselves with phrases like 'I am kind' or 'I am weak', which can limit our freedom and prevent us from being authentic. It's important to be aware of these labels and how they shape our behavior.
  2. Negative labels may act as protective mechanisms from past pain, while positive labels can actually create fear and insecurity in us. Both types of labels can hold us back from personal growth.
  3. Letting go of the need to define ourselves with labels can lead to a sense of freedom and authenticity. Embracing who we are without labels allows us to be more present and open to life's experiences.

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.

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.

Authenticity Abandoned

Variations on a Theme • 0 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Authenticity Conscience Values Beliefs
  1. Finding authenticity in daily life can be a struggle, with challenges in aligning core values with actions.
  2. Unhappy individuals may exhibit disagreeable behavior stemming from a lack of alignment between their actions and conscience.
  3. Deep introspection and effort are necessary to break free from societal norms and find an authentic path in life.

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.