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The Illusionary Intimacy and Emotional Currency of Parasocial Relationships

The Illusionary Intimacy and Emotional Currency of Parasocial Relationships

Parasocial Relationships are the latest buzzword that everyone has been warning us about, filled with instances of obsessive fans and dangerous stalkers. But need a parasocial relationship always be this extreme and harmful? Have we ourselves never engaged in such relationships? And are there other, less-than-apparent ways where these relationships can become exploitative? This article attempts to thoroughly explore the ramifications of these obsessive social connections in today's social media-mediated world. 

Moral Psychology in the Postmodernist era

Moral Psychology in the Postmodernist era

Moral arguments concerning religion, beliefs and politics are often met with resistance in today’s postmodernist world. We coexist within diverse groups of individuals in our society. This can lead to frequent conflicts between varying moral perspectives, making moral psychology an important field of study today. Thus, this blog focuses on the psychology behind moral judgements and the importance of morality in the world of technological advancement.