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#817 - Dr Anna Machin - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Love, Lust & Cheating

Modern Wisdom

CHAPTER

The Depths of Parasocial Love

This chapter explores the phenomenon of parasocial love, where individuals develop emotional bonds with celebrities and fictional characters, examining its psychological significance. It also investigates the neuroscience of these attachments, the parallels with divine love, and the role of religion in fulfilling essential psychological needs.

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