In today’s fast-paced digital world, fashion is no longer about expressing individuality—it’s about keeping up with the latest viral trend. In this episode, we dive into how microtrends, fueled by platforms like TikTok and Instagram, have transformed fashion into a rapid cycle of pre-packaged identities, eroding personal style in favor of fleeting aesthetics. From “cottagecore” …

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Welcome to this episode of our podcast. Today, we, Lina and Katharina, will dive into what it really means to live authentically. Together, we will explore the challenges of defining authenticity and share real life examples. From extraordinary figures like Jane Goodall to, everyday people like gas station attendant Emily. Whether you are searching for …

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In recent years, the discussion of queer-baiting in media has shifted from fictional media & its creators to celebrities & how they present themselves. But how do you question an actor’s authenticity? Lucie, Nicolina, and Anna share some perspectives. Sources:https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/kit-connor-heartstopper-bisexual-queer-baiting-b2215315.htmlhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/celebrities-accused-queerbaiting Picture:https://hrc.imgix.net/Progress-Variant-LGBTQ_rainbow_flag-3661.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=800&q=90&w=800&s=a71397c4d4e7bf9629a4cfd142eab68d

In our podcast we tried to investigate the matter of authenticity/to answer the question what the authenticity is, what does it mean to be authentic. We did it looking at the film Oppenheimer. The main question of the podcast is whether the representation of Oppenheimer in the film is authentic. Our sources are the movie Oppenheimer, books, interviews and documentaries.

The main aspects we looked at were historical truth about Oppenheimer’s life and world events in the time he lived and his internal conflict.

Literature:

Paradoxes of Authenticity , Studies on a Critical Concept, by Julia Straub ( ed.)

Letters and recollections Robert Oppenheimer. Ed. by Alice Kimball Smith

https://youtu.be/WkEhXGB7ieE?si=SeQDXYrZovOS4Kx5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X_pA0aNqu8&t=1049s

Bird, K., & Sherwin, M. J. (2006). American Prometheus: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture OPPENHEIMER. Vintage.

In this podcast, Hannah and Liz explore the concept of authenticity in music, focusing specifically on Taylor Swift’s work. We delve into the ethical questions surrounding the boundaries of songwriting, examine how authenticity influences her fans, and discuss the potential consequences it brings. Sources: Lyrics mentioned: Swift, Taylor, All Too Well (Ten Minute Version), written …

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Hey, so in this episode of ‘Real Talk: Authenticity on Social Media’. We, Barbara and Lara, get into the whole family vlogger thing, zeroing in on the LaBrant Family. This family is huge online, but there’s a lot of debate about whether they’re for real or if it’s all just for show. We talk about …

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A neurodivergent take on "What is Authenticity?" for people who are tired and why it's a waste of time anyway.

Sounds: Multiple Creators (Freesound.org)

Music: Ardie Son - Omega (Artlist.io)

What does it mean to be authentic, “real“ or “relatable“ on social media? How big of a role does authenticity play in being successful online, and do some people take it too far? While trying to answer those questions, we, Djamila and Johanna, talk about our own experiences online, share our favorite authentic influencers – …

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In this podcast Jan, Oskar, and Felix have a little chat about authenticity, specifically looking at authenticity in fiction. With a strong focus on the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons they talk about everything from writing and playing authentic characters to potentially finding your authentic self throughout the game.

Once upon a time, in a kingdom called Masquerille, there lived a young woman, who did not feel like she belonged in the society where everybody spelled themself to be the idealized version of oneself. Will she overcome these strange feelings or will she change the village, for better or for worse? Audio: By myself …

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