Authenticity

We gather every week for an evening of discussion and personal storytelling, centered around topics related to psychology, existence, emotional well-being, and self-development. During the discussions, we focus on genuine human connection and the topic itself, therefore, we always meet at cafés and keep our events alcohol-free.

The topic for this week will be Authenticity.

What does authenticity mean? What does it mean to be authentic? Does being honest mean being authentic to who you are, or can dishonesty also be authentic? What if authenticity comes at a price, such as hurting others or being perceived as rude? What if you have to choose between being authentic and fitting in? Is authenticity necessarily a good thing, or can it sometimes be beneficial to act falsely? Why?