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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” to “bloke core,” trends rise and fall in the blink of an eye, leaving little room for authenticity or deeper meaning.

But can we reclaim our personal style in this trend-driven culture? Hosts Julia and Mika explore how we can break free from the pressures of constant consumption and rediscover what truly represents us. From thrifting to building a timeless wardrobe or even adopting a capsule approach, this episode offers practical advice on how to step off the trend treadmill and embrace individuality.

If you’re tired of feeling like your style is dictated by your screen time and ready to make fashion personal again, this conversation is for you. Tune in and learn how to dress for yourself, not for your feed!

Schulz, Madeleine. “Algorithms: Personal Style Is Trapped in the Algorithm’s Echo Chamber.” Vogue Business, 7 Dec. 2023, www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/personal-style-is-trapped-in-the-algorithms-echo-chamber.

Nguyen, Terry. “Trends Are Dead.” Vox, 11 May 2022, www.vox.com/the-goods/23065462/trends-death-subcultures-style.

De Klerk, Amy. “The Powerful Psychology of Personal Style – and How to Find Yours.” Harper’s BAZAAR, 5 Aug. 2024, www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a61761364/personal-style-tips.

Lamare, Amy. “Shein’s messy rise into a $100 billion fast fashion juggernaut.” The Business of Business, 29 Apr. 2022, www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/rise-shein-100-billion-fast-fashion-scandals.

McCann, Abigail. “Social Media: One of Fast Fashion’s Biggest Influencers Why Legal Intervention Is Essential to Reduce Social Media’s Promotion of Fast Fashion– an Industry Founded on Unsustainable Business Practices.” University of Maine School of Law Digital Commons, digitalcommons.mainelaw.maine.edu/sjipl/vol2/iss1/6.

Faraoni, Monica, and Silvia Ranfagni. “Ethical Consumption and Self-authenticity in a Second-hand Luxury Fashion Industry Online Platform: A Conceptual Model of Interpretation.” Springer eBooks, 2024, pp. 359–81. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35589-9_17.

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 clarity or simply reflecting on your own life, this episode offers a new perspective on living life meaningful. We hope you enjoy it!

https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/15-inspiring-quotes-embracing-authenticity-real-quotes-will-empower

https://janegoodall.org

Cover by Lina

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.html
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/celebrities-accused-queerbaiting

Picture:
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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.

by Andrej, Aleksandra & Gunay

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 by Taylor Swift & Liz Rose, Red (Taylor’s Version), 2021, Republic Records

Quotes:

“Yes, Taylor Swift is fake, and no, it’s not harmless or in any way admirable.” by Leftist Musings

https://medium.com/@DevinR127/we-need-to-talk-about-taylor-swift-for-a-moment-349905905110

“Taylor Swift and the Intimacy We Crave” by Eriana Renae

https://taypedia.com/blog/taylor-swift-intimacy-we-crave

Sharf, Zack. Jake Gyllenhaal Responds to Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well,’ Says He Didn’t Listen to ‘Red’ Re-Release. Variety. Feb. 17 2022.

https://variety.com/2022/music/news/jake-gyllenhaal-responds-taylor-swift-all-too-well- 1235184669/#

Intro/Outro:

https://pixabay.com/music/search/inspirational%20corporate%20upbeat

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 some pretty questionable stuff, like those clickbait thumbnails the LaBrants use (remember that cancer scare video?) and how putting their kids’ lives all over the internet might not be in the children’s best interest. It’s crazy how the line between what’s real and what’s just for views gets super blurry. We also dig into what being authentic actually means when you’re living your life online. Is it even possible to be 100% real when you’re always on camera? We also get into why this matters – not just for the people making the videos, but for all of us watching too. It’s a pretty eye-opening convo that hopefully makes you think twice about all that picture-perfect stuff you see on social media. Like, is any of it actually real, or are we all just buying into a carefully crafted image?

Audio: Lara Asel, Barbara Reuke

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