Science provides justification for binge watching TV and parasocial relationships by saying they contribute to our feeling of being "socially embedded" 

"Understanding that we engage in these behaviors, which might seem illogical or selfish, allows us to be easier on ourselves," says Gabriel. "It's not hedonism or laziness. It's being human."

Science provides justification for binge watching TV and parasocial relationships by saying they contribute to our feeling of being "socially embedded" 

"Understanding that we engage in these behaviors, which might seem illogical or selfish, allows us to be easier on ourselves," says Gabriel. "It's not hedonism or laziness. It's being human."

https://phys.org/news/2024-09-socially-embedded-critical.html

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The fracturing of the media landscape during my lifetime has been a lot to adapt to, growing up it was my way to relate with nearly everyone, an excellent icebreaker... Now it feels almost useless in that context

In the last 10+ years of this new dynamic, I try to start conversations about what I've enjoyed recently and it feels like throwing darts blindfolded and drunk..