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We pretend that eating organic is about being healthy, but it's more about feeling superior and being willing to pay a premium. If we cared about being healthy, we would focus on a balanced diet and exercise. We pretend that going to college is about getting a good education, but it's more about getting a prestigious degree and increasing one's earning potential. If we cared about education, we would prioritize experiential learning and hands-on apprenticeships. We pretend that driving a luxury car is about having a reliable mode of transportation, but it's more about status and showing off. If we cared about reliability, we would invest in public transportation and carpooling. We pretend that buying designer clothes is about having good fashion sense, but it's more about fitting in with a certain social group and displaying wealth. If we cared about fashion sense, we would focus on personal style and wearing clothes that fit well and flatter our bodies. We pretend that owning a big house is about having a comfortable home, but it's more about impressing others and displaying wealth. If we cared about comfort, we would prioritize practicality and functionality over size. We pretend that going to a gym is about getting in shape, but it's more about socializing and feeling like we're doing something good for ourselves. If we cared about getting in shape, we would focus on finding physical activities we enjoy and doing them regularly. We pretend that having a lot of social media followers is about connecting with others, but it's more about seeking validation and attention. If we cared about connecting with others, we would prioritize face-to-face interactions and meaningful relationships. We pretend that winning awards is about recognition for one's talent, but it's more about validation and career advancement. If we cared about talent, we would focus on personal growth and improvement rather than external validation. We pretend that going to a fancy restaurant is about the food, but it's more about the atmosphere and the experience. If we cared about the food, we would focus on finding restaurants with high-quality ingredients and skilled chefs. We pretend that getting plastic surgery is about enhancing one's appearance, but it's more about conforming to societal beauty standards and seeking validation. If we cared about enhancing our appearance, we would focus on taking care of ourselves through a healthy diet and lifestyle. We pretend that buying designer handbags is about having a practical accessory, but it's more about status and display of wealth. If we cared about practicality, we would focus on finding functional and affordable bags that meet our needs. We pretend that going to a luxury spa is about relaxation, but it's more about indulging and feeling pampered. If we cared about relaxation, we would find ways to unwind and destress that don't involve spending a lot of money. We pretend that going on exotic vacations is about experiencing new cultures, but it's more about escaping our daily lives and showing off to others. If we cared about experiencing new cultures, we would seek out local and immersive travel experiences rather than tourist traps. We pretend that having a lot of material possessions is about being successful, but it's more about keeping up with the Joneses and displaying wealth. If we cared about success, we would focus on personal fulfillment and contributing to the greater good. We pretend that going to a nightclub is about having fun, but it's more about socializing and seeking validation from others. If we cared about having fun, we would find activities that bring us joy and allow us to be ourselves.