Selfies: Narcissism or Self-Exploration?

The surge in selfies has sparked debates about whether they

reflect narcissism or self-exploration. While some view them as
evidence of cultural decline, I see them as a product of
technology-enabled self-discovery.
Self-portraiture has a rich history, from ancient Greeks to present
day. Cell phones and Instagram democratized self-portraits,
making them less precious and more fun. Young women are
prolific selfie-posters, and marketers have even embraced this
trend.
Selfies aren’t new; they’ve been around since the early 2000s.
However, camera phones, especially those with front and back
lenses, have made taking selfies faster and easier than ever.
Humans have always explored themselves, and it’s natural to
desire self-portraits.
In summary, selfies can be both self-expression and a form of
self-exploration, reflecting our evolving relationship with
technology and self-image1.