The words "authenticity" and "mystification" are two that are not often combined, as one describes something genuine and true, and the other is used in more puzzling and blurry situations. At first glance, it may seem that MacCannell is once again describing authenticity, only in this case it is turning into its opposite: mystification. However, when analyzing this further, the point he is making becomes clear. The falsehood that has become part of our social structure is increasingly defined as reality, which consequently distances us further and further from the presence of “authenticity.” If we constantly see “stages” set up to meet our expectations, how do we distinguish between what is truly authentic and what is manufactured to create an image of