I often hear the term "social media isn't real life," and honestly, it's something I've said myself. I think it's something that people in my generation (and especially the generation before me) need to be reminded of. Many times, it feels like our world and social lives revolve around social media because it plays such a big role in how we communicate and present ourselves. However, people need to recognize that not everything they see on social media is true. Influencers tend to put on fronts for content and everyday people tend to say things online that they wouldn't say in person because they are hidden behind a screen. If people don't separate social media from reality, it can easily distort their relationships and/or self-image.

As I was reading the section about Confucianism it reminded me of another ancient Chinese ethic, *Legalism, which emphasizes adherence to laws and moral order rather than on personal virtue or religious faith. These two ethics represent fundamentally different approaches to governance and morality. When discussing Confucianism, I think it's important to also consider Legalism because the tension and competition between these ethics has shaped Chinese political thought and practice throughout history, particularly in the balance between authority and morality.