This is a copy of my microtheme rough draft, I have yet to revise and make it shorter in length, but if any of you have suggestions it would be much appreciated! As I reflected in class, here is what I believe I can work on as I was my essay.
- Rephrase to sound less argumentative.
- Emit needless words and phrases. I seemed to add a lot of "fluff" but need to get to the point.
- In my introduction, I veered off topic and made in general when I should stay in specifics.
- Although I had a main idea, I asked mini questions that were unnecessary.
Josie Dichoso
Dr. Kyburz
Card 101-1
1 February 2023
Your Eyes Are Better Than Your Lens
I admit I’m addicted to my phone. I can’t leave the house without it, it’s almost always on my person. I can’t recall how often I say phrases such as “wait let me take a picture first!” or “this spot would be perfect for pictures”. Traveling far to go to a destination just for a certain photo, reverting to taking one before we physically embrace what we’re trying to capture, photoshopping after we finally get it. What happens when we do this?
One reason we are compelled to take and share photos could be to capture a moment, a pretty scene, a recollection. If we began to think about why people care so much about a photo, we might find that our reasons may not be the most genuine. Social media plays a large role in the current generation and the way some go about day to day life. We receive and view news, updates, social platforms, and utilize our devices for a multitude of reasons. For example, having a strong social media presence can lead to recognition, “better” connection with friends, and job opportunities. Seems great, right? However, this could lead to the addiction of checking notifications and one's eyes being glued to their phone! It is possible one could become psychologically attached to their phones and instead of experiencing the moment, be sucked into the facades of the digital world. Are we experiencing it or in an alternate unreal universe?Along with potential attachment as a consequence, another could be overanalyzing one's photos and feed. Narcissism along with self sabotage could spur as a response from an originally innocent photo intent. With new professions stemming from online, people wanting to go viral, and the desire for the “influencer” look- people could distort reality from foes. Are we taking a photo for the memory or a maladaptive reason that could lead to dysmorphia in the end? We may have to take a step back whenever we feel the need to pull our phone out for a picture. With the rise in social media use and looks in a certain photo, criticism and comparison can become a dangerous outcome.
We may become sensitized to our intentions and reliance on the media. We may want to be postworthy or use our cameras negatively. we might find that the quality and worth of the photo does not weigh as much as we initially perceived. Technological advancements over time are inevitable, but maybe we need to realize how much we find ourselves pulling out our phones instead of being mindful of the present. We may be misusing our privilege and taking things too far with cameras at our fingertips. The real storage of these photos will be our eyes in the long run… we may need to realize how much our digital lens’ could overcome our natural ones.
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