Is Instagram making us more narcissistic? Or is self-obsession just part of human nature? In this episode of English and Beyond, César and I explore how social media fuels vanity, self-image issues, and the need for validation—and what we can learn from the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus.

We discuss:
✅ How selfies and filters create unrealistic beauty standards
✅ The psychology of Instagram and its effect on self-esteem
✅ César’s confession about using beauty filters
✅ Why I avoid social media (and why it might be a good idea)
✅ Should we ban Instagram? Would life be better without social media?

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