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Narcissism Rendered Banal
- Today's narcissism appears banal as people become famous for being famous without transcendent qualities.
- Social media fame encourages self-presentation more than true uniqueness or depth.
Selfies as Community Affirmation
- Posting selfies on social media often serves to assert existence and claim community identity for marginalized or peripheral people.
- Hashtags help users align with subcultures and express belonging beyond mere vanity.
Multiplicity of the Modern Self
- The modern self is multiple, showing different facets in various contexts and times.
- This flexible identity construct reflects a post-modern understanding of the self.