How to Age Up How to Know What's Real: How to Know Who’s Real
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May 13, 2024 
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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Andrea's Imaginary Friend
- Andrea Valdez had an imaginary friend named Barfi.
- Her mother believes Barfi may have been a mispronunciation of Barbie.
Blurred Reality
- The line between reality and fantasy is blurring due to technology.
- Adult relationships mirror childhood imaginary friends through social media connections.
Parasocial Relationships
- Parasocial relationships are simulated, one-sided relationships.
- News anchors create this by using inclusive language and addressing viewers directly.