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Introduction: The Impending Identity Crisis We are approaching a breaking point. As attackers leverage AI to automate phishing and "push bombing" (MFA fatigue attacks), our traditional, static methods of authentication are failing. The "Security Theater" of the last decade has left us with a massive technical debt: a workforce that is tired of prompts and a security posture that relies on easily stolen session cookies. The solution isn't "more MFA." The solution is Better Aut

Executive Summary: Usability and security have long been perceived as opposing forces in software development. Decision-makers often feel forced to choose between robust protection and intuitive interfaces. But this trade-off is no longer necessary. Advances in user-centric design, pervasive security practices, and technologies like biometrics have made it possible to build applications that are both secure and easy to use. This paper explores the historical tension between u