The strange possibility that there isn't one "real" version of us.

The strange possibility that there isn't one "real" version of us.

We often wonder which version of ourselves is the “real” one—the person we are alone, with friends, with family, or around strangers. But maybe none of these versions are fake. This article explores how our personalities shift depending on our surroundings, relationships, and experiences, and asks whether identity is really one fixed thing or a collection of different selves that are all equally genuine.

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  1. 1The Person Nobody SeesThe Person Nobody SeesThere is a version of me that almost nobody knows. Not because I'm hiding some huge secret, but because I simply behave differently when I'm alone. I think diff3 min read3 comments
  2. 2The Masks We Don't Notice WearingThe Masks We Don't Notice WearingI used to think wearing a mask meant pretending to be someone you're not. It sounded negative, like hiding your personality because you were afraid people would3 min read1 comment
  3. 3When There Is No AudienceWhen There Is No AudienceThere is something strangely freeing about being alone in a room and realizing that nobody is watching. No one is judging the way you sit. No one cares about th3 min read1 comment
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