I think it's great that you are being 'less fake' and I think it's also great that you have the skills to fake it when it is worth your while - that is a great skill set to fall back on. I do believe that it isn't an 'either/or' choice, but more a stepladder to where you are headed, an authentic, warm persona.

I happend to be watching this TED talk this morning during my excersize routine: http://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_seung.html
I was impressed with the cool 3D graphics, but even more so with the persona being projected by the guy talking. I found it very appealing. Does he seem fake to you? Pretentious? To be hiding his intelligence?

Who ever heard of useing TED presentations as Rorschach tests? This could be a first.

Love and More Love,
Grinity

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