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Alice Sherwood - How to Fight Back Against Counterfeit Culture
Aug 2, 2022
Alice Sherwood, policy expert and author, discusses the rise of counterfeit culture and the pursuit of authenticity in the post-truth age. Topics include the contrast between traditional and personal authenticity, the methods of con artists like Elizabeth Holmes, the role of women in fraud, the arms race in nature, the shifting meaning of authenticity in art, and the importance of authenticity in brand messaging and the impact of technology.
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- Authenticity has two distinct meanings: factual authenticity and personal authenticity.
- The rise of counterfeit culture and the prevalence of deception in our world can be combated by actively pursuing and reclaiming reality.
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The Two Meanings of Authenticity
Authenticity has two distinct meanings: factual authenticity and personal authenticity. Factual authenticity is based on evidence, facts, and verifiability, while personal authenticity focuses on individual self-discovery and non-conformity.
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