I think you make some really good points. It is true that the current idea of influecners in social media make it hard to really gauge what our idea of self worth should be. I actually think it is pretty funny when people label themselves an influcencer. What is the criteria to make you be that. Can you just call yourself one and poof, that is the reality? As usual I feel like I am babbling again and I might have entirely missed the point :)
And then, of course, there’s the aspect: “influencer” doesn’t specifically entail influencing in a positive regard...
On the contrary, it’s worth questioning how many “influencers” are actually using their platforms for stimulating intelligent thought and providing valuable service to society - versus several whom essentially bought their “influence” to put on a fake marketing presentation, promoting a soulless materialistic lifestyle, propagating brainless platitudes, reinforcing narcissistic ideals...