Synthetic taste
A sense of style or cultural preference that feels personal but has been subtly manufactured by algorithms, AI, trends, and endless online exposure. When your taste feels uniquely yours, but is actually shaped by what the internet keeps showing you.
"Sis says she has her own aesthetic, but every outfit, playlist, and coffee spot is straight from TikTok. That’s totally synthetic taste.”
Synthetic taste by Araucaria Angustifolia October 27, 2026