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Nerd Out! The Happiness of Being a Fan

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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The Benefits of Pari Social Relationships

The social saragusy hypothesis says that our brains can be very sneaky about how we are fulfilling those needs. There's evidence that thinking about a beloved fictional character or world can make you feel less lonely. And studies show that writing about the target of your pari social relationship can boost your self esteem.

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