Authenticity Gives Way to Genuine Pretending (like w/ "Trans" people)

"How Dare You NOT Use My Preferred Pronouns!"

We All Need to be Collectively Pretending!

You ALL Make me Soooooo Mad!

To over-identify with an identity is to become an Identitarian (an identity fundamentalist lacking ironic distance from it - aka no longer "pretending")

On Waking Up from Identitarian Dreams

& Restoring Ironic Distance to the Nightmare

Losing One's "Second (sincere/ authentic) Nature" and Conquering One's Identity in Wittgenstein's Language Game.

from Google AI:

Wittgenstein's concept of "language-games" refers to the idea that language is not a static system of rules, but rather a collection of diverse activities or "games" used in different contexts. Meaning, according to Wittgenstein, is not inherent in words themselves, but is derived from their use within these specific language-games, which are embedded in human actions and social practices. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

1. Meaning as Use: Wittgenstein rejected the idea that words derive their meaning from referring to objects or concepts in the world. Instead, he argued that the meaning of a word is determined by how it is used within a particular language-game. 

2. Language-Games as Activities: A language-game is a specific way of using language within a particular context. It includes not only the words themselves but also the actions, intentions, and social rules that govern their use. 

3. Examples of Language-Games: Examples include giving commands, asking questions, telling stories, making jokes, describing events, and even engaging in mathematical calculations. Each of these activities involves a unique set of rules and purposes for using language. 

4. Language-Games and Forms of Life: Language-games are not isolated; they are intertwined with "forms of life," which are the broader social practices, customs, and shared understandings that shape our lives. The meaning of a word, therefore, can vary depending on the specific language-game and the form of life it is embedded in. 

5. Rejection of a Universal Language: Wittgenstein's concept of language-games challenges the idea of a single, universal language with fixed meanings. He argued that language is more diverse and fluid, with different language-games operating according to their own rules. 

6. Philosophical Implications: By focusing on the use of language in context, Wittgenstein aimed to resolve philosophical problems that arise from misunderstanding how language works. He believed that many philosophical difficulties stem from trying to impose a single, logical structure on language that it was never meant to have. 

In essence, Wittgenstein's language-games highlight the dynamic and contextual nature of language, emphasizing that meaning is not inherent in words but is created and shaped by how we use them in various social activities. 

You May Not be Able to Change Your Fate(s) or Destiny...

...but Can You Alter Your Mould(s) and then Daily Pour in Something New?