In the age of social media, nothing is entirely authentic. We as people tend to put on a face for others. Even around our closest friends we act differently, as certain people bring out certain qualities in us. When we remove face-to-face interaction, we distance ourselves even further from our truest identities. We filter ourselves, usually in favor of a better image. We generally post images where we look attractive or are having fun. We post about the new jobs we get or the vacations we take. We refrain from posting that we’ve recently been fired or that we’ve sat in bed binge eating all day. On social media, we make our lives appear as interesting as possible.
Digital Culture 