Parasocial Relationship with Beyonce

Win big


Because these games are rooted in the internet it allows society to do something special. This encourages confidence.

I totally understand how one could feel like they are their best self when playing a game which makes a person continue the game. However, it's hard to see the connection between a virtual world and reality. I had this same issue with the army making a connection between virtual life and reality. It's a deeply explored but hard connection to buy. If heroes could come from video gamers then why don't we have them yet. I feel as though gaming is recreational heroism. Life is the escape from not being perfect(in the video game). I am also curious what would happen if we put gamers to the test. The army does it every day. To see young men and women put themselves in dangerous situations based on their ability to win big is a scary thought. However, this thought is one that I'm curious to see the out come. I do see the connection in the text and film. It's clear that if you have that much confidence In one area of your life then you are capable to succeed it other areas. I guess I'm just playing into human fear when thinking of the outcome of winning big in life like a game. However maybe just maybe the video gamers are accessing apart of their brain that others cannot comprehend.

P.S. Im an Insta-Faker....

Class really got me thinking about how most social media is a frozen image of a false reality. I never realized how much I “lie” on the internet. Some may view it as an inner truth or desire.  However, I live about 88% of my Facebook. Lets start with my profile image… Can you say filtered? It’s  the third times a charm of the same image.  Next is my family… Only 3 of the people are actual blood relatives.  I have no clue who have of my friends are. I don’t really know if I want to know. My favorite music and artist are not even amongst the ones listed. My post are what I hope my life to look like. and don’t let me get started on my Instagram. So many poses of unreal moments. 

                But its crazy.. I love it!  I love my “fake” portrayal of my life.  I love stopping mid stride to snap a picture.  I love writing and posting statuses that embody my desires for my life. I love living this false life. If you could call it living at all.  I also don’t mind the fact that I may post something that I hope could become my reality.

The question of the day: Is there a line drawn in the sand of showing true self on social media and lying… I feel like there is  not a line as long as you are ok with facing the act that you could be faking face.