Looking back on this course, what stands out most to me is how it changed the way I understand digital media, not as neutral tools, but as systems that shape identity, storytelling, and perception. Before taking this course, I tended to see platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or AI tools mainly as creative or entertaining spaces. Now, I realize that they actively influence what we see, how we present ourselves, and what kinds of narratives become visible. One of the most impactful topics for me was the exploration of AI-generated selfies and digital identity. Creating my own AI selfie made me realize how identity can be translated into visual codes through prompts. At the same time, I also noticed that AI tends to reproduce certain aesthetic norms, which made me question how “authentic” digital self-representation really is. This experience shifted my understanding of identity from something stable to something constructed and mediated through technology. Another important takeaway came ...
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