Parasocial relationships only happen in a world of infinite content.

· Bits and Bobs 7/28/25
  • Parasocial relationships only happen in a world of infinite content.
    • The creator directly addresses the camera and treats it like a friend.
    • The fan receives an authentic connection that is one way but feels two way.
      • "How did they know I was worrying about that?"
    • Your human brain knows it's not real but your monkey brain believes it.
      • "The popular person is my friend!"
    • I imagine the powerful people don't do it cynically, it's a real generic friendship with sycophantic feedback.
      • Like a friend "rubber duck".

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