Copernicus laid to rest the self-delusional myth that the earth is the center of the universe and that the sun and planets revolve around the earth. The selfie generation has resurrected that myth and gone one step further. For the selfie-shooter, the entire universe revolves around him/her. They have moved from geocentrism to egocentrism.
With smart phones in hand, the selfie-taker shares his/her self-centered narcissism with others. Nothing or nobody else has lasting value. Only the self matters.
Let's hope selfie-ism is a passing fad which passes away before it can do permanent harm.
GERARD MARTIN, East Pennsboro Twp.