note the film successfully strips away the "dissociative protective layer" of social media scrolling, forcing viewers to acknowledge that every person in a viral video is a real human being. Performance
: By obscuring part of their face, users maintain a level of mystery and protection against "ugly" snapshots that could be weaponized by peers. 2. Digital Anxiety and the "IG Face" Backlash note the film successfully strips away the "dissociative
note the film successfully strips away the "dissociative protective layer" of social media scrolling, forcing viewers to acknowledge that every person in a viral video is a real human being. Performance
: By obscuring part of their face, users maintain a level of mystery and protection against "ugly" snapshots that could be weaponized by peers. 2. Digital Anxiety and the "IG Face" Backlash