we share things that...

1. make us look good

every share is a flex.

sometimes it’s loud (“look how smart i am”)

sometimes it’s soft (“this moved me”)

but it’s always identity signaling.

you’re saying: this is me. see me.

2. create envy or awe

we share things that provoke:

“wait... how did you do that?”

this is why people post ai art, lensa portraits, chatg

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