A Tsunami Strikes, a Selfie Is Taken—What Happens Next Goes Viral (3 of 3)

Shocking Reality Check: Are We Obsessed with Selfies Over Survival?

There’s a certain kind of madness to this moment. A kind of daring that we all secretly crave. In today’s age of social media, we’re obsessed with curating our experiences, showing the world exactly what we’re doing—even when it’s risky or downright dangerous. But here, the question isn’t about the video—it’s about the mindset behind it.
This video begs a disturbing question: Have we become so obsessed with sharing our lives online that we’ve forgotten how to stay safe? Is it more important to capture a moment than to survive it? This woman is just one example of how social media is changing the way we perceive danger. What might have been a moment of sheer terror for some became an opportunity for viral fame for others.
The question now is: how far are we willing to go for the ‘perfect’ selfie? Would you have done the same? Would you take a selfie during a life-threatening event? Or is it time to rethink our priorities when it comes to capturing life’s wildest moments?