Before mirrors became popular, most people didn’t know what their faces looked like, relying on others’ reactions for their self-image. Anthropologist Edmund Carpenter introduced the concept of self-reflection to a remote tribe in Papua New Guinea using cameras and Polaroids in the 1960s, evoking mixed reactions from them.
The idea of self-perception vs. reality remains unified across cultures, with psychologists suggesting we may exaggerate our self-image. Research by Nicholas Epley and Erin Whitchurch showed people prefer artificially enhanced versions of themselves over unedited photos. Selfies offer more control over our appearance, but still may not capture our true essence.
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The allure of selfies lies in their ability to present a more idealized version of ourselves. However, real-life interactions often reveal a more nuanced and beautiful reality that photos can’t fully capture.
Epley and Whitchurch’s research also showed a tendency to prefer edited images of loved ones. Ultimately, mirrors and photos provide glimpses of our appearance, but the true essence of ourselves can never be fully known.
Source: www.theguardian.com
