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Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed
Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed
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We are living in an age of heightened individualism. Success is a personal responsibility. Our culture tells us that to succeed is to be slim, rich, happy, extroverted, popular – flawless.
The pressure to conform to this ideal has changed who we are. We have become self-obsessed. And our expectation of perfection comes at a cost. Millions are suffering under the torture of this impossible fantasy.
It was not always like this. To explain how we got here, Will Storr takes us on a journey across continents and centuries. Full of thrilling and unexpected connections between history, psychology, economics, neuroscience and more, Selfie is an unforgettable book that makes sense of who we have become.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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One Line Summary
Explores the rise of self-obsession and societal pressures.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how modern culture shapes our obsession with self-image and perfection, this book offers a compelling and insightful journey through history and psychology. Will Storr's storytelling makes complex ideas accessible and engaging, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in understanding contemporary society's obsession with self.