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nowaypablo · 2959 days ago · link · · parent · post: Why are we so obsessed with the pursuit of authenticity?
I'm not feeling your explanation for inauthenticity here. In the coffee/Starbucks example, are you suggesting that "my" decision that X is inauthentic is based on a belief that "you" think it's authentic? Moreover I assume you believe so because I don't respect you? Im interested but not following. To me this is as simple as the emotional response of disillusionment, when something that connects with how much we value authenticity- a "real" cup of coffee or book- all of a sudden is false and emotionally void. That realization turns the neutral, inauthentic thing and makes it a negative thing to your emotional perspective, because at one point you may have treasured it quite highly-- whether you should've or not.