How Are Algorithms Changing Our Beauty Standards?

13/05/2025 24 min Episodio 26
How Are Algorithms Changing Our Beauty Standards?

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Episode Synopsis

From “looksmaxxing” to “glass skin,” algorithms are changing how we define beauty — online and in real life. In a world of ever-evolving beauty trends and hyper-realistic AI filters, journalist Elise Hu has some tips for navigating it all.

Elise’s book is called Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. You can also hear her on Ted Talks Daily and NPR.

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