By now, you've probably seen it: a friend, family member, or coworker staring back at you with an unnervingly wide smile, their face plastered across the screen of a smartphone. The Selfie Effect: where the boundaries between reality and the digital realm are blurred, and the subject becomes the ultimate object of their own desire.
Learn more about the neuroscience behind the Selfie Effect or view some of our favorite Selfie Effect-inspired art.
Warning: excessive Selfie Effect exposure may lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and an increased risk of becoming a "Selfie Addict."
Consult a Selfie Effect Specialist for help.