Orientation outlines three key dimensions for examining the evolution of social dynamics, as described by Moeller and D'Ambrosio (2023). The first dimension, sincerity, reflects a commitment to traditional social roles tied to one's country, family, and religion. Profilicity, the second dimension, explores how individuals curate their online identities to seek validation from digital platforms. The third dimension, authenticity, emphasizes genuine self-reflection and the honest presentation of one’s true self amidst complex identity formation. This essay focuses on authenticity, highlighting the process of revealing individual identities while navigating the challenges of self-conception today. Luhmann's (2000) concept of second-order observation is essential for understanding how observers interpret the actions of those they watch, adding depth to our social interactions. Moeller and D'Ambrosio (2023) also emphasize the "existential difference" between pre-digital and post-digital paradigms, reflecting shifts in how we engage with social dynamics. To illustrate these concepts in art, I will analyze three works. Osman Hamdi Bey's "The Tortoise Trainer" (1906) and Casper David Friedrich’s “The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog” (1818) represent first-order observation, offering an interpretive view of cultural scenes. In contrast, Claude Monet’s "Camille Monet on a Garden Bench" (1873) and La Rabotte’s "Janvier L'attente" (2001) exemplify second-order observation, enriched with interpretation and social context. Monet’s work also highlights authenticity and the complexities of third-order observation. In conclusion, I advocate for an authenticity-oriented approach to communication and connection, encouraging meaningful interactions that promote genuine social evolution and infinite character of algorithms in observation and art.

Authors:
Tuğba Gülal, Istanbul Aydın University, Turkey

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Tuğba Gülal is currently Assistant Professor of Faculty of Communication,Istanbul Aydın University,Turkey. Dr Gülal's main research interests are philosophy of communication and political philosophy and nowadays she tries to find philosophical-ontological links between communication, politics and emotions.

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