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Summary of Selfie 

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What makes us human? Do you ever wonder how biology and culture came to coexist? All your questions are discussed in the tidbit of the book "Selfie." This summary contains detailed information on the true impact of self-obsession and the dangers of self-love. It explains how we drop our self-esteem and embrace validation from others. The subsequent chapters are filled with tips and recommendations on how to avoid being drawn into the abyss of social media validation. Will Storr is an award-winning writer, author, and speaker. He's the author of five critically acclaimed books. His work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, New Yorker and New York Times. “If you're prone to social perfectionism, your self-esteem will be dangerously dependent on keeping the roles and responsibilities you believe you have.” ~ Will Storr

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Humans have become so self-absorbed, but there are good and bad sides to this

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The obsession with becoming flawless and exceptional has been the motivating force that has propelled humanity beyond the present's limitations. As is, people are eager to progress, which has compelled them to invent and innovate at a breakneck pace. These advancements have simplified daily living considerably, but also made it much more difficult and hazardous. Individualism and perfectionism, being some of the consequences of this desperation, have put humanity on a path to destruction if caution is not exercised.
The high suicide and depression rates among humans are mainly due to the desire to be flawless.
Due to the excessive demand for people to be exceptional, individuals who fall short struggle to cope. Thus, one could ask, is it safe to strive for perfection? This bite-sized synopsis of one of the best-selling books on human psychology has the solution to your query.

Will Storr’s writings on human psychology are influenced by his ability to integrate personal experiences and research into his arguments. His perspective on the effect of social media and the Internet on individuals has given a new dimension to self-validation. He thinks that it is all too easy to become caught in the whirlwind of phony lifestyles and showy possessions.

The next chapters address the risks of seeking external approval and feeling insecure about one's physique. This information appeals to the intellect and reveals the unsettling reality about society and the shortcomings of social media platforms.
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The first step to avoiding depression and suicidal thoughts is to agree that life is not always smooth

Human existence is propelled forward by the processes of self and culture. These two processes want for the person to be perfect and for life to be ideal, yet life is not perfect. Life is full of unforeseen contingencies and unplanned situations. Things won’t always work out the way you want it, and that can be very frustrating.
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It is human nature to employ the show of power as a way of maintaining respect, fear, and survival

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The environment in which you find yourself influences your life and the way you look at things

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Who you become is largely determined by your perception of yourself and how you view others

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Humans have the power to heal themselves, and the supernatural is just a smokescreen for their true potentials

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Being self–absorbed can lead you to the top, and can also lead to your destruction

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The digital era gives rise to a universe of unified ideas that had previously appeared unattainable

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There are no smooth ways to success, and the earlier you realize this, the better

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