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Authenticity under Fire

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  • Jun 14, 2019
  • #Psychology #Socialpsychology
Scott Barry Kaufman
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blogs.scientificamerican.com
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Authenticity is one of the most valued characteristics in our society. As children we are taught to just “be ourselves,” and as adults we can choose from a large number of self-help... Show More

Authenticity is one of the most valued characteristics in our society. As children we are taught to just “be ourselves,” and as adults we can choose from a large number of self-help books that will tell us how important it is to get in touch with our “real self.” It’s taken as a given by everyone that authenticity is a real thing and that it is worth cultivating.

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Alex Korb @alexkorbphd · Sep 9, 2019
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Great article. I’ve always found the idea of a “best self” as useful, but found it hard to find the research basis for what that means. Thanks for exploring the nuances
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