How digital culture is reshaping our faces and bodies | Elise Hu (re-release)
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As "beauty filters" proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we've entered the era of the technological gaze, where the digital world shapes real-world beauty standards. She explains how to navigate this new reality in all its forms — and why you should reject the idea that your appearance dictates your worth.
This episode originally aired on January 27, 2025.
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