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Tuğba Gülal, Istanbul Aydın University, TurkeyAbstract
This paper argues that authenticity, as a key dimension in the evolution of social dynamics, deserves focused analysis. Drawing on Moeller and D’Ambrosio’s (2023) framework of sincerity, profilicity, and authenticity, I show how authenticity is uniquely positioned amid today’s shifting identity formations. The concept of second-order observation (Luhmann, 1998) and the existential difference between pre-digital and post-digital paradigms highlight major changes in how social dynamics and self-presentation function. I will show how third-order observation, an often-overlooked layer, is crucial for understanding authentic self-expression and meaningful social evolution, particularly as revealed in art. Specifically, I analyze works by Osman Hamdi Bey, Caspar David Friedrich, Claude Monet, and La Robotte to contrast different observational paradigms and illustrate authenticity’s relevance. Ultimately, I advocate for an authenticity-based approach to communication that moves beyond traditional constructivism to foster deeper, more genuine connections. The paper also explores the distinction between the infinite and finite nature of pre and post-digital art, clarifying its relevance to authenticity.
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