PERCEPT
Reality Isn’t What You Think… And Neither Are You
Perception shapes the world, Context shapes the self
Ultimately, reality appears concrete until we realize how quickly it can be changed. This blog will discuss how our understanding of ‘reality’ is shaped by perception and how our identity grows and evolves along with our perception of ‘reality’. And given how technology, particularly digital media, shapes our brain, environment, and the digital landscape, this blog will explore how these factors affect what we pay attention to, what we think to be true, and the way that we present ourselves in different contexts.
Reality does not have a definitive version. Identity, just like reality, has multiple versions. Both exist as a result of a context.
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About the Author
Ghala Alyammahi is a Digital Media student interested in perception, identity, and the way media influences human experience.
In this blog, she examines how reality can feel different from person to person, and how online spaces shape self-image, behavior, and the pressure to appear consistent.
DISCLAIMER
This blog is used for the purposes of a student assignment. None of its material is used for commercial purposes.