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"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell
The Next Big Idea Daily
Exploring Celebrity Worship and Magical Overthinking in the Modern Era
The chapter explores the negative effects of high levels of celebrity worship, including body image concerns, cognitive problems, addiction, and criminal behaviors. It also discusses the impact of intense celebrity relationships on real lives and the phenomenon of extreme cycles of celebrity worship and dethronement, particularly focusing on female stars.
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