Is there a parallel between the status of the prisoners in Plato’s cave and the spectators in a cinema? In other words, how are we deceived by movies and other media? Do we mistake fiction for reality? Is it possible that this physical world isn’t reality?
In Plato’s writings about the Allegory in the Cave, he mentions how this physical world we live in today is merely a mirage. How Plato describes this is that all of us are stuck in a cave which is the only true reality we know. He then mentions how we are unable to escape the cave and how we as people are unable to experience this real world or, reality. In fact Plato believes that if someone where to actually encounter this real world they would be rejected by society and be seen as a lunatic. In today’s world, we live in an age where knowledge is at our finger tips and we have the chance to step into other worlds and experience what it might be like through another person’s shoes, through film and cinema. Even though the generation of technology is very useful I believe many people, especially Americans, have fallen into the trap that riches and fame will solve your problems. For example, we see on Instagram the celebrities who are posting picture of themselves living the good life, whether that is at the beach chillin with a mimosa or maybe them showing off their 6 pack abs, like c’mon put some clothes on please. As a result individuals conceive rich and famous people have it easy or their lives are put together. However this is extremely wrong, if we were to take a real look into these famous people’s lives we would find out that they have problems just like the everyday person; they laugh, they cry, they fight, they get frustrated, and they get sad. Unfortunately we don’t see the real side of these individuals which can lead people to believe that chasing after fame and fortune is going to take away their problems, when in reality that is a HUGE lie. This example of today’s world fits perfectly with what Plato is saying because none of us get the full picture; just as the prisoners weren’t able to get the full picture of their own reality. As a result of this it can lead to false conclusions and can keep us from better understanding a more real world. I believe that this physical world is a reality which results in many people chasing something that will not fix their problems.
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I totally agree with you about Instagram as an example of deception in regards to Plato’s allegory. Instagram didn’t even cross my mind when trying to think of an example, but you are totally right. Instagram is definitely one of the biggest social media platforms right now that is completely deceptive. When Instagram first became popular I barely used it and I never found myself feeling influenced or negative about my life, however, when I began to use it more often I totally felt and feel myself comparing my life to other people’s “perfect” displayed life.
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I really liked when you mentioned celebrities on Instagram and said “As a result individuals conceive rich and famous people have it easy or their lives are put together. However this is extremely wrong, if we were to take a real look into these famous people’s lives we would find out that they have problems just like the everyday person; they laugh, they cry, they fight, they get frustrated, and they get sad. Unfortunately we don’t see the real side of these individuals which can lead people to believe that chasing after fame and fortune is going to take away their problems, when in reality that is a HUGE lie.” Every single word is COMPLETELY true! Little kids and even young adults like myself look on social media and are fooled by the overwhelming amount of positivity. That might sound weird but let me rephrase… “idealism”? Everything seems too perfect and if you’re showing everyone a false life and they strive to achieve that false level of money, happiness, fame, etc, they will always be disappointed. I think it’s important to know that everyone has struggles so people know it’s okay to not be perfect. Everyone has room to be happier and healthier and looking to social media never ends well unless you know that it’s all a front.
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