The Surprisingly Long History of the Selfie

The video explores the concept of selfies, tracing their origins from early self-portraits to the modern digital age. It highlights the role of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram in popularizing selfies. The historical context is provided, mentioning the first selfie by Robert Cornelius in 1839. The evolution of cameras, from daguerreotype to digital, is discussed, showing how technological advancements have made selfies more accessible. The term 'selfie' was first used in 2002, and its popularity surged with the rise of smartphones and social media. By 2012, 'selfie' became a buzzword, and in 2013, it was named the word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary. The video concludes by emphasizing selfies as a lasting form of expression.

What has contributed to the widespread culture of selfies?

• The popularity of traditional portraits

• The development of mirrors

• The rise of social media platforms

• The invention of the daguerreotype camera

Who is credited with taking the first selfie in 1839?

• Robert Cornelius

• Nathan Ho

• An unknown artist

• A famous painter

How did the development of cameras in the 1900s impact selfies?

• It led to the decline of self-portraits

• It allowed more people to take pictures of themselves

• It restricted photography to professionals

• It made selfies less popular

When was the term 'selfie' first used?

• In 2012

• In 2002

• In 1839

• In the 1970s

What percentage of photos uploaded are selfies, according to a Samsung poll?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 10%