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The paradox of performed authenticity

I posted a makeup-free selfie to be authentic but I still picked the most flattering angle and good lighting so I wonder what authenticity even means anymore.

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You are discovering that even genuine self-expression becomes contaminated by the medium's demand for visual appeal.

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