2. Social media platforms play a significant role in
how individuals are defined by others and
themselves.
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3. “I share, therefore I am.” – Sherry Turkle
The new philosophy has become:
But the real question is,
which profile picture will
get me more likes?
Photo from: Paul Floyd (Flickr)
4. When creating our digital personas, we choose to
share the best parts of ourselves and our lives.
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Photo by: Paige Baumgartner
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5. “We’ve always cherry picked what we
share online, but more than ever, what
you see isn’t what you get.” – Bianca Bosker
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6. Photo by: Christopher Aigner
Technology
allows us to
alter our image.
Thus, pictures
online may
represent an
individual
inaccurately!
7. Many people think of their online
identity as a distinct entity.
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8. Globe and Mail columnist tweeted:
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9. However, everything you
post online is a piece of the
puzzle that creates your
image. Your online business
persona isn’t limited to
LinkedIn.
Photo by: Yoel Ben-Avraham (Flickr)
10. “The bottom line is that today we can judge
people without even meeting them. You may
not have the opportunity to impress me in
person because I have already formed my
opinion of you based on what I find online.” –
C.E.O Krista Nehe
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11. What you post online cannot be
erased, even if you click delete.
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12. “Think about what people are doing on
Facebook today. They're building an image
and identity for themselves, which in a
sense is their brand.” – Mark Zuckerberg
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13. Photo by: The Zeus of Marketing
Social media
platforms also
affect us
psychologically.
They fulfill
various social
needs.
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14. Like every debate, there are two sides.
Facebook can
make us feel
good about
ourselves in a
healthy way
– Psychology Today
Facebooking has
become “me-
booking” leading
to narcissism.
- Christopher Carpenter
Photo by:Tim Biesbrouck
15. “Unlike a mirror,
which reminds us of
who we really are
and may have a
negative effect on
self-esteem if that
image doesn't
match with our idea,
Facebook can show
a positive version
of ourselves.”
– Jeffery Hancock
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16. “Despite the name
'social networks,' much
user activity on
networking sites is self-
focused.”– Brittany Gentile UGA
doctoral candidate
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17. No matter which side of the debate
you’re on, there is no denying social
media impacts our self-image.
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20. We can focus on all the potential issues
social media may cause…
…or find ways to better
leverage the benefits it offers.Photo by: Liran
21. Namely, we can leverage the branding tools
literally at our fingertips!
Photo by: Jeff Schmitt
22. Social media allows you to create a
digital self portrait.
How will you draw yourself?
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Colourblind.com
23. References
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“The Flight From Conversation” The New York Times
“New Selfie-Help Apps Are Airbrushing Us All Into Fake Instagram
Perfection” Huffington Post
“How does your online persona match with ‘real’ life?” The Globe and
Mail
“Personal Branding: Why You Need a Personal Brand Online” Launch
Yourself
BrainyQuote.com
“Social Media’s Dual-Edged Sword: Narcissism vs. Self-Esteem”
Psychology Today
“Is Facebook Good Or Bad For Your Self-Esteem?” Psychology Today