image

what is an image?

"Representation of the external form of a person or thing in art"

Representation of the external form
Representation of a thing in art

Images are representations of things

Images are not real

Images can be tangible — if printed out

But... images themselves, are only a representation of reality

Images are not reality.

"General impression that a person, organization, or product presents to the public"

General impression to the public

—What is our general impression of the public?

Does this image define us?

What exactly does this image mean to us? Should we care about it?

Should we try to maintain an image? Alter an image? Move away from an image?

But... as mentioned previously, aren't images not real?