Identity

Identity. It's a word that so many of us are familiar with and yet what exactly is it? You're identity is what makes you, you. Not only is it your physical appearance and even your name but it is the way you express yourself and your individuality. With the age of technology and social media sites like Second Life and even Facebook, it is so easy to change your identity and how you want others to perceive you. Using Second Life you can literally be anyone you want to be. If you're a female you can be male and vice versa. You can change your name, race, hair, and in turn change the way you interact with others. I think many people are more comfortable behind a computer screen than in person because there is this sense of freedom to literally be anyone and anything you want to be. Being able to change your identity is almost like an escape from reality.