[HTTP418]

You realize what you described isn't a new phenomena. Paintings that were done followed a similar principle but often even more extreme. Men would make themselves look taller, hide physical deformities, etc... They would imagine themselves being greater than they actually are.

[hn_throwaway_99]

I feel like you missed the point of my response. Nobody is confusing a painting for the real thing. People understand they are idealized.

[somehowlinux]

Professional photography for LinkedIn headshots is also an example of it being idealized. And my team's photo is not one of me having a beer on the beach for a reason.

This is just at my desk without being worried about if I've shaved since I can tell the AI (maybe not this one) to remove my facial stubble.