Digital Narcissism and the Endless Search for the Self

Social networks are like stages. They’re spaces in which you play the role you like the most. Sometimes you might be funny, and at others, more serious and thoughtful. Or perhaps you’re more daring and like sharing extremely intimate details of your life online. That’s the digital age we live in. A tapestry of social performances in which the self is the main actor. We live in an age of egotism, particularly in the digital world. Just look at the thousands of selfies and photos of travels, food, and all types of material possessions exhibited online for likes, comments, and…