LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 184
“Be yourself,” our parents told us. “Don’t ever change,” our friends told us. “Do not let your adorning be external,” the Bible tells us (1 Peter 3:3).
But our social media services tell us something different.
Social media platforms have long encouraged us to look at how we look—and we listen. We take selfies by the barrel to get that perfect shot. We curate our experiences for the most like-worthy posts. And, of course, many social media networks give us filters that allow us to change our appearance completely. Some of these filters can be pretty goofy: If you’ve ever wondered what you’d look like with a unicorn horn or dog’s ears, a filter can help you find out. But some filters merely make us look like us, but “better.”
That said, what the filter says might make you look “better” might be pretty bothersome indeed. (Just check out our video below to see what we mean.)
In our first segment, we discuss the pros and cons of social media filters—how they can be entertaining and how they can be harmful.
Then we’ll have an unfiltered conversation about the Jonas Brothers’ new album, wherein Kevin, Joe and Nick sing about how much they love their wives. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. The album—literally called The Album—has some problems associated with it, too.
After you’ve listened to us, feel free to talk with us. If you were going to use an animal filter, what animal would you choose? Are you happy the Jonas Bros. are back? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram. Send us a note at [email protected]. Or leave us a voicemail at www.ThePluggedInShow.com (look for the black tab to the right).
And thanks, as always, for listening.
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