PBS Idea Channel

Why Do We Hate Selfies?

Directed by Morgan Crossley
S2 • E40    Feb 5, 2014    10m
Are we really about to defend SELFIES?! Yup. Despite being possibly the world's most annoying habit, selfies are undeniably a major part of modern visual language. They may be the lowest common denominator of the art of photography, but they are also a legit form of communication ("a picture is worth a thousand words" comes to mind). But maybe all the hate comes from a confusion about what selfies actually are! Is it possible they're not actually "photographs" but a totally different form of communication? Could they even be important and meaningful?!?!

Where to Watch PBS Idea Channel - S2 • E40

  • Morgan CrossleyDirector
  • Mike RugnettaWriter

 

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