Alice Sherwood, author of "Authenticity," dives into the intriguing world of truth and fakery. She discusses the notorious case of Warhol's assistant, Gerard Malanga, who forged Che Guevara portraits, sparking debates on art's authenticity and value. The conversation explores how modern life grapples with authenticity amidst a sea of counterfeits. Sherwood highlights the evolving dynamics in the art market and questions whether our pursuit of the genuine has made us more vulnerable to deception.

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.

Alice Sherwood, author of 'Authenticity: Reclaiming Reality in a Counterfeit Culture,' talks about counterfeit goods, storytelling in marketing, the incremental process of fashion design, influencer culture, AI's role in theft and catching thieves, and the controversy behind tuxedo invention.