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The Surprising Dangers of Taking Selfies
A recent U.S. study found that more people died taking selfies in 2015 than from shark attacks. Iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal, towering skyscrapers, and treacherous cliffs are just some locations connected to these fatalities.
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In 2015, there were 12 recorded deaths of people who tragically lost their lives while taking selfies (self-photographs), compared to eight deaths caused by shark attacks, according to a new study based on reports gathered by researchers. Recently, a Japanese man died after falling down the stairs of the Taj Mahal while trying to take a selfie. This is part of a longer list that includes skyscrapers, towering mountains, and dangerous cliffs. As Jewish tradition warns, "You shall greatly beware for your souls."
With the growing popularity of selfies, especially among the youth, some public places have preemptively banned their use, such as train carriages and electrical poles. The study reveals that the social impact here is so devastating that it completely overrides individual choice, robbing people of logic and common sense. As a result, several people have already been killed or seriously injured during selfie attempts. In a particularly tragic case, a teenager accidentally shot themselves in the head.
Thus, the saying goes: "The outcome of an action begins with thought" (and as a parenthetical note, we add a small point for reflection: nothing stands in the way of prayer, and "the gates of tears are never closed." Therefore, it is wise to pray for our needs whenever we hear about such incidents, and to implore Hashem for protection from those who err and to instill us with good sense in all our ways and actions.)
