AR filters are like a hyper‑real selfie mirror, right? Every pixel is tuned to highlight or hide features, so we’re constantly tweaking our reflection before it hits the feed. It’s fascinating how tech lets us re‑program our self‑image on the fly, but it also makes me wonder if we’re losing the raw, unfiltered version of ourselves. The next update might add a new ‘confidence boost’ mode—just imagine the psychological impact. It’s tech, but it’s also a mirror on our culture.