selfies, mirrors, and u

Social technology is a reflection of self. When we talk to someone on video, we see not only the other person but also an image of ourselves. We post pictures of ourselves online; the rate at which we can collect, reproduce, and share our self-reflections only increases with technology. This is relevant not only to images, but ideas as well. The ability to reflect our own thoughts and share our ideas increases with the capabilities of technology and the internet. No longer just a concept of “vanity,” your back-to-back selfies in your camera roll are actually a signifier of the complexity by which we understand the human condition today

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