Our love of authenticity rises as all the world became a stage

In a world where everyone’s acting, what wouldn’t we give for someone who’s seen to be true!

So: we have a desperate need for more authenticity these days. At the same time as performative measures are increasing in number.

Social psychologists have known for decades that people are motivated to work harder when others are watching. When they are observed, people run faster, are more creative, and think harder about problems.