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Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities

Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities

FromInstant Genius


Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities

FromInstant Genius

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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Released:
Aug 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.