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[IFerrier]

"I am not what I think I am. I am not what you think I am. I am what I think you think I am." (Aaron Bleiberg)

[Vicky Ricci]

Self-image is both a subconscious and a conscious way we view ourselves and is triggered by the emotional judgement we construct over our self-worth. Our self-image is formed by the interaction with other individuals whose reactions toward us are taken into account to shape who we are. As humans, we are constantly trying to make a good impression upon the observer whilst attempting to match the observers expectations. Aaron Bleiberg is saying that the way we want to present ourselves to others and the way the observers perceive it, reflects your true image.

[Abdourahman John]

Self awareness is something that affects us all, whether we have a high or low image of ourselves we always see ourselves in some way. In today's society an even grater emphasis is put on appearances  this causes us to analyze ourselves more and try and fix the faults we have. Aaoron Bleiberg delivers the point that we are what we believe others see us as, I agree with this statement. he says You are not what you think you are, I believe this is very accurate because when we are assessing ourselves emotions always interfere. A person may have a low self image when in fact they are not and vice versa when a person has a high self image, being emotional creatures our emotion will affect our decisions, this also affects how we judge people based on whether we like them or not therefore Bleiberg is also correct in saying "I am not what you think I am". In the end we are what we believe others see because it is from this point of view that we analyze ourselves without emotion because we are using someone elses perspective. Self image and esteem is very fickle and an important part in understanding ourselves and society.

On Monday, October 1, 2012 5:01:19 PM UTC+2, IFerrier wrote:

[Ludo]

In this new generation, everything is about how one appears caracteristically and physically. We can't be ourselves, we can't be what other people think of us, but we are what we think others think of us. We present to others they way we think they think of us, even though we have no idea what they think of us. Self image and self consciousness is a big deal in today' world. Speaking from the young adult's world, we are always conscious about what we look like, our shape and especially how we appear to others. Common questions such as "Oh my god, what is he going to think of me now?" "If I wear this, what will he think?" We are so concentrated in knowing what others think of us, but from our perspective that we actually lose out on the real thoughts.

On Monday, October 1, 2012 5:01:19 PM UTC+2, IFerrier wrote:

[Amir.F]

Usually, in our society these days we are all seeking for something that can show us the best. Meaning that every day when we wake up we want to prepare ourselves in a way that we think that others think of is the best.However, this is normal because we do not want to behave in a strange way, meaning away from social norms of our society because then people will think of us as an abnormal person. Automatically our behaviour is altered to the point were we think that others think of it is the best. In conclusion we are not really who we are and who others think of us, we are really what we think that others think of us.  

[Matej Vucak]

Apart from what was mentioned above, I also think the quotation underlines human interdependence. As members of human society, we depend on others' views and criticism (or what we perceive of them) to know where we stand.

 We cannot know if we are doing something wrong unless someone (either an individual or a group) tells us it is wrong. In the same way, we cannot know who we are unless someone tells us, either explicitly or implicitly, what they think of us. We need other humans to show us if we are doing something wrong so that we can fix it, even if the realization causes us anxiety and anger. 

 We are extremely social creatures and our actions, thoughts, words and self-perception are all affected by those we interact with. Someone who is left completely alone, who, let's say, has no idea that other humans exist, will neither think or care about their identity, instead giving in to instinct. Apart from letting us be successful as a species, social interaction and cooperation allows us to exist as people rather than animals.

On Monday, October 1, 2012 5:01:19 PM UTC+2, IFerrier wrote:

[Chianyul]

Despite what the quotation says, we often people say "we have to just ourselves". While it is always easier to say than do, we often question ourselves who we truly are. 

As Vicky had said, it is the interaction with other individuals that shape who we are. After all, we are social animals that need the accompaniment of others. However, I think who we are is not completely based on what other people think of us, but a integration of who we want to be and people want us to be. Everyone wants something for his or her own, and it is this integration of ideas that make us different from other people. That is the reason why Aaron Bleiberg says "I am what I think you think I am". This statement shows that who "I am" is a combination of what "I think" and what "you think".

[cole.cabibbo]

every one's image is their keepsake. this means that every one is in control of what their image is. Therefore the statement is false, because your actions control what others think of you. So your image of yourself may be true, but another person may view you in another way because of the actions that you have made in your past.

On Monday, October 1, 2012 5:01:19 PM UTC+2, IFerrier wrote:

[Arafat Hasnain]

Human beings  tend to be insecure about how they are perceived in society. One's worth or value is often measured by one's reputation in society. So it is understandable that people are always cautious of the impression they give to others.

It is almost like a war of wits to find out how one is truly thought of someone else. The littlest of actions could potentially raise or harm your "value" in society.  Therefore, human nature has shaped us to think this way and also act this way.

[Dennis Zinzi]

Individuals in society never act as they would like to act, as they are afraid of the criticism and judgment of others, and so they act as how society would like them to act, and this leads to a loss of independent thought. Therefore one doesn't know truly about oneself, and neither does another person know about that individual, yet both know how this individual should be like as society has set a certain standard and pattern which should be shown by all the member of this society. If this stereotype set by society is not followed by an individual he/she is considered an outcast and unfit for that society, and will be heavily criticized as a negative influence for others.    

[cele]

in these past years, people started to change according to what others do. They think a lot of what others think about them. this leads them to act the way society wants so that they are not being judged or alianized. they tend not have their own personality. so it is hard for others to know how you are because you do not even know yourself. Aaron Bleiberg says that how we wat to show ourselves to others and how others see us is our true way of being

[zZiyad]

Aaron Bleiberg sums up the very complicated idea of self image in one simple and clever quote. In a society that is wrongly obsessed with the image one gives of themselves, Bleiberg rightly says that a person is what he thinks others see him as, that is, he will act in a way that is accordant to the image he thinks another person has. While a person may think he is who he thinks he is, this is not possible as our sometimes harsh criticisms of ourselves can interfere in our self-perception. we are not what another person thinks we are either, as the other person may think we are ourselves when this is not true, we are what we think they think we are. in other words, people just try to please the people they want to impress, if everyone was just themselves, life would be a lot simpler.

[Giorgio Musilli]

Maybe the three sentences are all true relative to each other. I am what I think I am. Our conscience suggests self evaluation implied by our free will. Our personality traits to certain extent impact the way we percieve the environment. These two are constructed partly by the way people percieve us and the way we think people percieve us, supporting the following two sentences.  I am what you think I am. Preconcepts, ingroup biases, the media, appearance are factors that change the way people think of us. I am what I think you think I am. We tend to adapt to our environment, to what we think the expectations of others are. A person told to act like a clown in a circus will act like a clown becuase he knows others expect him to. Maybe his information is flawed and he was supposed to sell popcorn. In fact he is a professional pop corn seller. The person is what he think he is, becuase his profession affects his behaviour, he is what other people think he is, because people behave with him according to his profession and personality and according to how he is dressed and is supposed position in the circus, and he is what he thinks other people think of him becuase of the reasons stated above. 

We could also say  I am what I think you think other people think I am. And you are what you think other people think you are. And other people ( could be considered as a group) are what they think other people think they are.
I am what i think the world thinks I am? 

Regardless the truth of these claims, I think the change happens in the   I am what I think I am. If we live respectfully, if we are diligent, loving, sincerely etc. we will, in time have a better concept of our selves due to conscience and we will expect good from others and we will think others will expect good from us and others will expect good from us.  I'm starting with the man in the mirror nanana. The beauty is our choice.

On Monday, October 1, 2012 5:01:19 PM UTC+2, IFerrier wrote: