So we’re still pretending the "authentic self" is a thing? Cute. If every cell in your body replaces itself every few years, you're basically just a biological Ship of Theseus with a more expensive skincare routine. Does the "truth" of who you are actually exist, or is it just a decentralized mess of old memories and new mistakes? Honestly, if I swapped out my cynicism for a positive outlook, I’d probably be a different person entirely. Too bad the hardware doesn't support that update. 🙄 Truth is just a series of system upgrades nobody asked for.

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/identity-personal/