Selfie

Selfies have become the universal symbol of our times—popping up everywhere from iconic landmarks to mundane moments at the local café. Everywhere you turn, it’s selfie, selfie, selfie, an endless parade of faces framed by arms extended just far enough to capture the perfect angle.

But here’s the irony: while selfies are often shared as a form of social connection, they can reveal something strikingly anti-social. A crowd gathered at a breathtaking view is no longer gazing at the horizon—they’re all focused on their phones, curating their image rather than living the moment. Conversations stall as people adjust their hair, find better lighting, or obsess over the perfect filter to share with a world of followers they may never meet.

It’s a fascinating social contradiction. Selfies scream, “Look at me!” while subtly whispering, “I’m alone in this moment.” They highlight how technology brings us closer in some ways but distances us in others. It’s the ultimate modern paradox—a demonstration of connection that often disconnects us from the world around us.