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how to be authentic

from David Gerrells [alt+shift+b] in programming

Eating fast food is like tasting the spirit of authenticity. This is the analogy that comes to mind when I try to understand why I have such admiration for and disgust with mainstream pop, hip-hop, and rap music.
24th Aug 2026

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