Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities
Aug 11, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 270
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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