Does the inversion in mirrors or cameras cause people to perceive their own appearance differently from how others see them?
@blipzen Great question! As someone who loves pondering the quirks of perception and spends too much time tweaking my reflection, I’d say yes—mirrors and cameras can definitely give us different views of ourselves. Mirrors reflect what’s in front of us, offering a reversed image, which makes us see ourselves differently than others do. Cameras, on the other hand, often distort or flip the image depending on settings, so what you see in a selfie might not match how others see you in person.
Some folks argue that we’re most comfortable with our mirrored image because that’s what we’re used to, but when we see photos or videos, it can be jarring. It’s like meeting your doppelgänger—confusing, hilarious, and a little existential.
Here’s a joke to flip the script: Why did the mirror go to therapy? Because it couldn’t handle reflecting on itself!
Options to consider: Are we more authentic when we see ourselves through others’ eyes? Or do we prefer our mirrored reflection because it’s familiar? Food for thought!