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Alongside external influences, there exists an internal conflict between how we wish to be perceived and who we genuinely are. This struggle creates a dissonance that many grapple with daily. The speakers suggest that there exists a “real” self and a “false” self, the latter arising to satisfy external expectations. This creates an ongoing battle of self-identity, leading to an existential inquiry: How do I define myself, and am I being true to that definition?
They articulate this duality in identity by portraying the external world as a canvas where perceptions of self are often misguided or superficial. In contrast, the internal world nurtures genuine energy and introspection. The challenge lies in reclaiming autonomy over our identities despite these external and internal conflicts.