The article discusses the concept of coolness and how it can be perceived and achieved. It features an interview with Corinne Dial, a 32-year-old entrepreneur who works as a creative consultant at EYC (East London's leading creative consultancy). Dial is described as "self-possessed" and has a keen eye for spotting original talent.
Dial discusses her approach to finding and marketing cool people, which involves identifying those who are unapologetically themselves and have a unique vision. She cites examples of artists like Doechii and Fakemink, who have gained recognition through their innovative work.
However, Dial also acknowledges that the concept of coolness is becoming increasingly diluted in today's social media landscape, where information is abundant but often superficial. She notes that attempting to manufacture oneself as cool can come across as fake or try-hard, which can be worse than simply being uncool.
The article also features a conversation with Joseph Mazzolino, a professor of English and cultural studies at the University of South Florida. Mazzolino discusses the concept of coolness and how it can be perceived as authenticity. He notes that we often comment on people's perceived coolness without actually knowing what makes them tick.
Mazzolino's verdict is that he hasn't seen enough of the author to say for sure whether they are cool, but predicts that they "could be." The article concludes by highlighting the complexity and subjectivity of coolness, which can vary depending on individual perspectives and experiences.
Dial discusses her approach to finding and marketing cool people, which involves identifying those who are unapologetically themselves and have a unique vision. She cites examples of artists like Doechii and Fakemink, who have gained recognition through their innovative work.
However, Dial also acknowledges that the concept of coolness is becoming increasingly diluted in today's social media landscape, where information is abundant but often superficial. She notes that attempting to manufacture oneself as cool can come across as fake or try-hard, which can be worse than simply being uncool.
The article also features a conversation with Joseph Mazzolino, a professor of English and cultural studies at the University of South Florida. Mazzolino discusses the concept of coolness and how it can be perceived as authenticity. He notes that we often comment on people's perceived coolness without actually knowing what makes them tick.
Mazzolino's verdict is that he hasn't seen enough of the author to say for sure whether they are cool, but predicts that they "could be." The article concludes by highlighting the complexity and subjectivity of coolness, which can vary depending on individual perspectives and experiences.
. Like, what even is it? Is it just about being yourself or trying to fit in with the crowd? I mean, Corinne Dial's approach makes sense, but at the same time, when everyone's trying to be "cool" on social media, it feels like nobody's actually being genuine anymore 
. And Joseph Mazzolino's point about not knowing what makes someone tick is so true! I mean, we're always judging people based on how they look or act, but do we really know what's going on inside their heads? It's all about perception, you feel?
, but rather being true to yourself. But at the same time, I feel like social media can make it super hard to distinguish between what's real and what's just a curated highlight reel 
. It's easy to see people trying too hard to be "cool" or "edgy" and coming across as insincere 
. Can we just appreciate someone for who they are, flaws and all? 
with social media making it easy to curate this perfect online persona, i feel like we're losing sight of what really makes us unique and interesting. i love how Corinne Dial is all about spotting people who are unapologetically themselves - that's something i think we should be celebrating more often 
let's ditch the try-hard vibes and just focus on being our authentic selves 
. We need more people like Corinne Dial spotting original talent and amplifying their voices. And maybe instead of trying to manufacture our own coolness, we should just focus on being ourselves and embracing what makes us unique 
. I think we've all got a good idea what "cool" looks like, you know? Like, if someone's trying too hard to be themselves, it just comes across as try-hard 
. And trust me, I've seen my fair share of people trying to manufacture their own coolness on social media 
. It's like, girl, just be yourself already 
. Those artists she mentioned, Doechii and Fakemink, they're not trying to fit into some predetermined mold, they're pushing boundaries and taking risks 
. That's what we need more of in this world.
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Like Corinne Dial said, it's all about embracing who you are and not trying too hard. But at the same time, social media makes it so easy to curate a perfect online image that can make it tough to know if someone is genuinely unique or just pretending 
! I mean, who needs all those fake influencers and celebrities trying to be someone they're not? I'd rather see people just be themselves and let their talents shine through. And can we talk about how crazy it is that we need an expert to tell us what's cool and what's not? Like, shouldn't it just be a vibe or something?
. It's so true that we often judge people based on appearances rather than actually getting to know them. And yeah, if you don't even know who's cool and who's not, how can you be sure? Let's just chill and let people be themselves, you feel?
and she's still one of my faves.
. I mean, what even is "cool" anymore?
. And honestly, I think Corinne Dial hits the nail on the head when she says that trying too hard can come across as fake 
. Can't we just be ourselves for once? I mean, people like Doechii and Fakemink are proof that you don't need to try so hard to stand out – their talent speaks for itself 
! And I love how Mazzolino's saying that coolness is subjective... it makes sense. Who gets to decide what's 'cool' anyway? 
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