How Technology Is Reshaping Our Views of Beauty
It’s no secret that modern society is obsessed with appearance. Commercials, billboards, and ads continuously bombard us with products designed to maintain or increase our attractiveness, with the implied (or often explicit) message that the better you look, the better you will feel about yourself. That people are convinced by this messaging can easily be seen by our spending habits. The global cosmetics industry was valued at $374 billion in 2023.
A concern with how we look is common to nearly every society in every period of history. But the technological advancements of the contemporary era, most notably social media and AI, have begun influencing how people think about their bodies and looks in ways that have...
is the Event & Executive Services Manager at The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity. He holds a BA in psychology from Nyack College and MAs in church history and theological studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Get Salvo in your inbox! This article originally appeared in Salvo, Issue #71, Winter 2024 Copyright © 2024 Salvo | www.salvomag.com https://salvomag.com/article/salvo71/chasing-beautiful
