Arts & Culture
Goffman's Dramaturgy in the Presentation of Online Selves
Quick fact
On social media, users often present a 'front stage' self that is carefully curated and edited, while their 'back stage' self—the messy, unpolished reality—is usually hidden. This can lead to 'context collapse' when a post intended for one audience is seen by another, causing embarrassment or misunderstandings.
Why this is interesting
You probably have different 'selves' for your boss, your friends, and your family—but what happens when they all see the same post?