Season 1 · Episode 270
Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities
August 11, 202431m 31s
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Show Notes
It is easy to feel like we know celebrities, and even love them. But these people don’t know who we are, so is it healthy? We spoke to Karen Shackleford, a media psychologist to better understand the one-sided world of parasocial relationships.
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