The Vanity Society

Why We Worship Fame, Follow Beauty, and Pay for Illusion

By: Joseph Ejike Ojih

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

“The Vanity Society: Why We Worship Fame, Follow Beauty, and Pay for Illusion” is a daring exploration of how modern culture turned mirrors into gods and attention into currency. From Hollywood red carpets to Instagram reels, Joseph Ejike Ojih (Ph.D.) uncovers how vanity has evolved from sin to status—fueling industries, shaping politics, and defining self-worth in the digital age. Drawing on history, psychology, and real-life stories, Dr. Ojih shows how admiration has become envy, authenticity has turned into performance, and beauty itself has become a form of capital. This book does not merely criticize the culture of self-obsession; it dissects it, showing how each of us participates in the spectacle. Dr. Ojih traces vanity’s transformation from the Renaissance’s celebration of human form to today’s influencer economy, where algorithms reward perfection and punish silence. Yet beneath the glamour, he finds loneliness, burnout, and a deep hunger to be seen for more than appearance.

Brilliantly written and fiercely insightful, “The Vanity Society” holds up a mirror to our time—and asks if we still recognize the face looking back. It’s a confession, a critique, and a call to awaken before the reflection consumes us.