KALEIO No. 24: Reflection

We see our reflection everywhere: in store windows, in bedroom mirrors, in entryways, and in bathrooms. But also on glass panes and screens. And other people, too, reflect an image of us through their gazes or their words. What does that say about who we are? Do these reflections correspond to the truth?

Discover a city full of fruit, where everyone dreams of being a banana. Explore why we imitate others. See how beauty has changed over the centuries. Conduct an experiment with distorting mirrors. Learn what you can do to make your body happy, and find out how some animals behave in front of a mirror.

Key Topics: -The
images others reflect back to you
-What does “being beautiful” mean?
-Kintsugi, the beauty of imperfection
-Survey: What do you think about imitation?
-What do animals see in the mirror?
-Why everyone wants to look alike
-Experiment: Distorting mirrors
-Interview with Miss Handicap 2010