We occasionally have a tendency to lose some perspective when we become engrossed in our daily routines, issues, thoughts, and worries. Living in our own bubble, though, might cause us to lose perspective on what life is like for those who are not in it. And those that are wealthier—or at least want to appear as though they lead a posh lifestyle—tend to be the most guilty of it.
Fortunately, “The Fake Rothko” is an Instagram account that exposes those who become so enmeshed in their power that their behavior becomes tone deaf. Discover the best this account has to offer by scrolling down, and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
While you’re there, listen to a discussion with Jocelyn Brewer, a psychologist and the creator of Digital Nutrition, and Joanne Broder, a media psychologist and author who graciously volunteered to share how social media causes people to lose touch with their past.
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It is common to criticize influencers in particular for being disconnected from reality. They were popular at the start of the influencer age because they were relatable and grounded, which may have been qualities that many superstars lacked. However, now that they have achieved enormous success and are adopting a much more upscale and tone-deaf lifestyle, they are becoming less relatable.
Bored Panda contacted media psychologist and author Joanne Broder, PhD, and psychologist Jocelyn Brewer, founder of Digital Nutrition, to see if social media plays a role in this.
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Brewer warns that social media companies run the risk of using algorithms to influence the information, viewpoints, and attitudes that users are exposed to. “We may find ourselves in an echo chamber of ideas that support our viewpoints and possibly fail to critically challenge them as the algorithm becomes more narrow.”
As a result, she says it’s critical that we consider the “reality” we wish to connect with. It could entail paying closer attention to issues like privilege, the crises in the cost of living, or even geopolitical conflicts. After making that decision, we might consider what steps we can do to become more “real” as a result.
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“Europe is really different from the United States; I was only there for two weeks. First of all, pasta is healthy in Europe since they utilize NATURAL components. In Europe, people work to live, but in America, people live to work. Have you ever heard what’siesta’ means? Additionally, unlike Americans, Europeans do not get wasted; instead, they simply enjoy a glass of cabernet while brooding over the river. I’m from Ohio, so why are you asking?”
According to Broder, “not all influencers think about the consequences of the content they put out there.” For example, they could launch a challenge that raises issues related to public health. In order to portray a skewed reality in their posts, they may additionally edit photos and use filters. How frequently do people consider the meaning behind their posts?
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As Hurricane Milton drew closer to Florida this month, several TikTok videos of influencers enjoying their Disney vacation despite the risky natural disasters have gone viral.
Among them was Cecily Bauchmann, who recorded and shared a video of herself visiting Target to pick up her “Disney essentials” while evacuation warnings were already in effect in Florida. She removed the video after getting a lot of negative feedback. She didn’t cancel the trip, despite everyone’s hope that she would. Rather, she brought her four children to Disney, as seen by an October 7 Instagram story she shared.
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These influencers had plenty of time to reschedule their visits, but instead they put her family in peril and took up space for possible evacuees when the press began reporting on the threat of Hurricane Milton on October 4. Many folks visit Disney to find some refuge from the hurricane rather than for entertainment.
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Other influencers who were traveling to Disney said they were unaware of Hurricane Milton’s impending arrival. Others were afraid of dying, while they grumbled about the rain spoiling their vacation. Additionally, they are occupying Disney rooms while people spend all of their savings in search of a secure place to stay. The worst part of it all is probably that they had the audacity to boast about their trip on social media, which once again shows how uninformed and out of touch people can be.
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