You, But Better: How Social Media Warps Your Sense of Self

Are you still you—or just the version of you that performs well online?

In this episode of FUNK !T, we unpack the subtle identity crisis creeping into our lives through filtered stories, curated authenticity, and performance-driven self-branding. Why do we feel disconnected from who we are—even while documenting every part of our lives?

You’ll hear:
• How Self-Discrepancy Theory explains the emotional weight of living between your real self and your online persona
• The Looking Glass Self effect—how we become who we think others think we are
• Why Goffman’s performance theory feels more relevant than ever in the age of personal branding
• What happens when the algorithm likes the version of you that you’re tired of being

This isn’t a rant about quitting the internet. It’s a reflection on how we ended up here—and how to come back to the version of you that never needed a caption.