User blog comment:Sifsand/Character sheet: Sylvania Waterford/@comment-28898344-20150208180731/@comment-5265497-20150213213221

This driving need for authenticity is a plot device in fiction which obviously stems from it existing as one of the greatest motivators and values in real life especially in fields such as visual arts, crafting, writing, and culinary arts. Why do you think words such as imposter, imitation, and even replica have negative connotations while words like original, innovative, and authentic is normally completely positive?

And yes, humanity has built itself on efficiency more than authenticity, but it was a sacrifice that many organizations and ideas around the world are vehemently attempting to undo today. We all still seek it to the best of our abilities in hopes of completely restoring it.

"Beside, a replica is by definition identical to the original, so equally "authentic" in practice, and an enhanced version is simply better at everything. Zero loss, all gain."

Wait, if this is the case you're pursuing, why is it even a replica? If you have so much control over the overall customization of the individual personality, do you really even need to exert any effort to make an exact copy when you could easily create your own image of an absolute beauty? Zero loss, all gain.