Let’s be honest. Everyone loves a little attention. But how much is too much? Today there are an uncountable amount of social networks and applications that are made available to the masses. Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace are just a few of the social sites that one can join. All three of these sites consist of the capability to update statuses. Every moment of your day can be shared with hundreds of people. Your every move can be followed by friends and acquaintances by a simple click of a mouse. What is the drive behind the population’s need to be connected with each other through so many mediums? Why are there countless videos of ridiculous acts being posted everyday on YouTube? How can we explain society’s obsession personal broadcast?
According to CNN, “The desire to be famous comes from a basic human need to be part of a group, said Orville Gilbert Brim, psychologist and author of the new book “Look at Me! The Fame Motive From Childhood to Death,” out this month from the University of Michigan Press.”
Is evolution the base for our endless need for attention? Gilbert seems to think so. He also states, “The desire for attention may date back to the days of early humans, who lived in small groups. Those who were not approved by a group that protected all of its members would genetically disappear and die off.”
What do you think about Gilbert’s theories? What do you think drives you to update your Twitter every five minutes? Let us know!
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