Instagram’s New Filters and Tools: A Satirical Take on Our Obsession with Fake Perfection

Marcus Blakumen
3 min readMay 10, 2024

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Photo by Souvik Banerjee on Unsplash

In a world where reality is often deemed too mundane, Instagram has decided to take matters into its own hands, promising to transform our lives into a never-ending stream of curated perfection. With the introduction of new filters and tools, the platform aims to ensure that no one ever has to face the harsh reality of their un-edited existence again.

Gone are the days when Instagram was merely a platform for sharing photos and videos. It has now evolved into a digital utopia where every image is a masterpiece, every video a cinematic triumph, and every story a gripping narrative worthy of a Pulitzer. The latest update has brought us new filters that promise to turn even the most mediocre of images into a work of art.

These new filters are not your run-of-the-mill, one-click wonders. No, they are sophisticated algorithms designed to make your photos and videos look like they were shot by a professional photographer, even if your skills barely extend beyond the ability to open the app. With a single tap, you can transform your amateurish attempts at photography into a gallery-worthy exhibit.

But wait, there’s more! Instagram has also introduced new tools to make it easier to create and share stories. Gone are the days when you had to rely on your own creativity to craft a compelling narrative. Now, with the touch of a button, you can create a story that will leave your followers spellbound.

These tools include features like “Storyteller,” which generates a captivating story based on your photos and videos, and “Narrator,” which adds a dramatic voiceover to your story, making it feel like a Hollywood blockbuster. With these new tools, you’ll never have to worry about coming up with a story again. Just let Instagram do the work for you.

But what about those pesky imperfections that still manage to sneak into your photos and videos? Fear not, for Instagram has also introduced a new tool called “Perfectionist.” This tool scans your images and videos for any flaws and automatically corrects them, ensuring that you always look your best. No more blemishes, no more wrinkles, no more imperfections. Just pure, unadulterated perfection.

Of course, this obsession with fake perfection raises some important questions. What does it say about us as a society that we feel the need to filter and edit every aspect of our lives? Are we so insecure about our own imperfections that we must hide them behind a veil of digital deception? And what does it mean for the future of social media if we continue down this path of artificiality?

These are questions that we must all consider as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of online culture. But for now, let’s just sit back and enjoy the absurdity of it all. After all, in a world where reality is just a filter away, who needs the truth?

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