The words "authenticity" and "mystification" are two words that are not often combined, because one describes something authentic and true, and the other is used in more perplexing and vague situations. At first glance, it may seem that MacCannell is once again describing authenticity, but in this case it transforms into its opposite: mystification. However, when looking at this further, the point he is making is clear. The falsity that has become part of our societal structure is increasingly defined as reality, which consequently distances us from the presence of “authenticity.” If we constantly see “scenes” being created to meet our expectations, how can we differentiate between what is truly authentic and what is produced to create an image of