How to Know What’s Real

How to Know What's Real: How to Know Who’s Real

May 13, 2024

28:35

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Guest Arienne Ferchaud, Florida State University assistant professor, discusses parasocial relationships in the age of social media, exploring the impact on emotional connections, authenticity in the influencer industry, and the influence of social media on AI relationships. The podcast delves into blurred boundaries between reality and fantasy, the evolution of human relationships with media characters, and the importance of fostering healthy connections with technology.

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Parasocial relationships shaped by social media impact real-life interactions and redefine intimacy.

Influencers create authentic connections through self-disclosure, challenging traditional celebrity personas.

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Evolution of Media: From Metiverse to Immersive Reality

The discussion delves into the concept of the Metiverse, a tech dream where virtual reality merges seamlessly with real life experiences, creating an immersive environment. It highlights the blurring line between reality and fantasy due to technological advancements. This fusion challenges traditional perceptions of reality, emphasizing the interconnectedness between virtual and physical experiences.

The Influence of Technology on Human Behavior and Thinking

01:16

The Influence of Marshall McLuhan on Today's Media

01:16

Navigating Truth and Fiction in the Technological Age

05:15

Introduction

5min

The Impact of Parasocial Relationships on Emotional Connections

9min

Exploring Authenticity in the Influencer Industry

4min

Exploring the Influence of Social Media and Technology on Authenticity and AI Relationships

4min

Navigating Complex Relationships with Technology and AI in the Digital Age

5min

Social media has made it easier to build more parasocial relationships with celebrities and influencers. What impact are those connections having on our relationships IRL? And how do they shift our understanding and expectations of intimacy and trust?

Florida State University assistant professor Arienne Ferchaud defines parasocial relationships and discusses how new technologies are changing the role of entertainment in our lives.

Music by Forever Sunset (“Spring Dance”), baegel (“Cyber Wham”), Etienne Roussel (“Twilight”), Dip Diet (“Sidelined”), Ben Elson (“Darkwave”), and Rob Smierciak (“Whistle”).

Write to us at howtopodcast@theatlantic.com.

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