College Life
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
‘Delulu is absolulu the solulu’: A trending self-belief phenomenon
Growing up, we’ve all heard of “faking it till you make it,” and that included putting on a smile to lock in the pretend confidence so it led us to self-assurance. Hysterically, the internet has elevated this idea in the philosophy of “delulu,” and Gen Z has become inclined to adopt delusions to find motivation, humor and solace in life’s uncertainties.