Ever spent half an hour just staring at yourself in a mirror? Not a quick check, but really looking at who you are? That’s how I started making my digital self. I’m Pamiri, part of a small community I love, and I wanted my digital version to show me—short red hair, lazy eyes, and my design obsession. This blog is about how I made it happen with AI, faced some bumps, and shared it on our class blog. Spoiler: it wasn’t easy, but it felt good in the end!
How I Made It:
Mirrors to Screens
It wasn’t all fun. The tech part was tough—getting a selfie
that looked like me was like chasing a dream. Some pics made my skin too dark,
others too light, totally missing my Pamiri vibe. I tried over 10 times and
finally got five selfies that were okay-ish. It took a lot of patience, and I
realized AI’s got work to do to show people like me right.
Showing the Real Me
My digital self is 100% me—no fake stuff. I put in my love for design, my school side, and my Pamiri roots. I didn’t try a new personality since this was my first time really thinking about myself like this. I made sure my red hair and lazy eyes stood out—they’re what my friends notice first.
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I didn’t care about Instagram or stuff like that—I’m super
private and don’t use those apps to figure out who I am. But I did wonder what
you all, my classmates, would think seeing this on our blog. Would you see my
design passion? My culture? Sharing it felt like letting you peek into my
world, and I loved checking out everyone else’s posts too. It made me feel
closer to you all.
Culture and Tough Choices
Being Pamiri means a lot to me, so I wanted that in my
digital self. But it was hard—StarryAI sometimes made me look more Iranian than
Pamiri. I kept it anyway, adding a note that it’s “close enough” to get people
curious about my culture. I got nervous uploading my photos to AI, though—what
if they’re used wrong? I knew AI might mess up my look from the start, so I
didn’t tweak it too much to keep it real.
This connects to bigger stuff. AI messing up my skin tone
shows it’s not fair to everyone, especially small groups like mine. Tech’s
gotta learn more about us to do better (Floridi, 2018). I totally agree with
this statement because everyone should fell represented. By showing my Pamiri
side, even if it’s not perfect, I say we deserve to be seen.
Writing This Blog: From Uni to Fun
Writing this was so cool! University essays can be heavy,
but a blog let me talk like me—short words, a bit of fun, and pictures to make
it lively. It didn’t make my ideas weaker; it made them shine, like decorating
a plain room. There’s this guy, McLuhan, who said the way we share stuff changes
how it feels (McLuhan, 1964). The blog’s chill style made my story fun for you
guys, but still smart.
Switching to a blog was easy. I loved telling you about my
mirror time and AI struggles, knowing you’d get it. It’s like designing
something cool—you focus on making it clear and fun. The blog’s comments and
pics make my story louder than a regular paper ever could.
Final Thoughts: Pixels That Matter
Making my digital self wasn’t just homework—it showed me who
I am, tangled with tech, and celebrated my Pamiri heart. StarryAI helped, but I
also saw AI’s limits. Putting this on our blog feels like inviting you to my
design desk, and I can’t wait to see what you made.
References
Floridi, L. (2018). Soft ethics and the governance of the digital. Philosophy
& Technology, 31(1), 1–8. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13347-018-0303-9
McLuhan, M. (1964). Understanding media: The extensions of man.
McGraw-Hill. https://archive.org/details/understandingmed0000mclu/page/n9/mode/2up
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