How does technology form my identity?

People's communication become more electronically. Prevent people from expressing their self identity. something related to that

One of the most powerful ways in which technology is altering self-identity is through the shift from being internally to externally driven. ... These forces acted mostly as a mirror reflecting back on us what we saw in ourselves, resulting in affirmation rather than a change in our self-identities

This constant exposure to “perfection” from social media affects a teen's self-identity, self-esteem and even may cause depression. ... Social media can affect a teen's self-esteem by changing their entire style such as clothes, music, and personality and even change what kind of friends they have.

Ways technology impacts identify:
-It globalizes our view of ourselves, overcoming fundamentalism of religion or ideology.
- The popular culture tell us what to believe in ourselves rather than rather than what is best for us --> doesn't encourage use to recognize who we are.
- People's communication become more electronically.
- Prevent people from expressing their self identiy, they just trying to conform their identity with the social views.