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How to Be a Better Human

How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of “beauty” (w / Elise Hu)

Jun 12, 2023
33:02

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  • Technology magnifies and distorts beauty standards, leading to constant comparison with digitally enhanced versions.
  • Celebrating diverse beauty standards can challenge traditional ideals and promote a more inclusive version of beauty.

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The Pressure to Continuously Improve Ourselves

Society often promotes the idea of constant self-improvement in terms of appearance and behavior. While progressing and evolving in positive ways can be beneficial, there is a darker side to the relentless pursuit of perfection. Author Elise Hu delves into the global beauty culture, highlighting how technology magnifies and distorts beauty standards, leading individuals to constantly compare themselves to enhanced digital versions of themselves.

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