We weren't meant to see our faces this much-or this closely. From front-facing cameras to Zoom calls and filters, modern tech has turned self-viewing into self-surveillance.

In this bonus episode, I explore how constant exposure to our own image is warping our self-perception-and what it's doing to our sense of beauty.

It's not your face-it's the tech!

Are. You. Ready?

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Sources & References:

Wardle, H., & Gill, T. (2023). “Self-perception in selfies: Are smartphone cameras warping our faces?” Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications

Dr. Dara Liotta, Interview with The Independent, “Why Selfies Distort Your Face” (2022)

Kourosh, S. et al. (2021). “Zoom Dysmorphia: A New Face of Body Dysmorphic Disorder?” Journal of Facial Plastic Surgery

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) 2022 Annual Survey

Diedrichs, P. (2020). University of the West of England, Body Image Research Centre interview with BBC Future

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