Choose to be Curious Ep. #60 Celebrities with Dean Rogers
Aug 8, 2018
Dean Rogers, an entertainment news journalist and founder of The Rogers Revue, dives into our fascination with celebrities. He explores how this curiosity connects to empathy and social understanding. The dual worlds of celebrity culture and entertainment journalism are dissected, revealing their economic and cultural impacts. Rogers discusses the psychological allure of celebrities, including voyeurism and personal stories behind the fame. Engaging analogies illustrate the significance of curiosity, encouraging deeper community connections.
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Social Curiosity and Empathy
- Social curiosity helps us empathize by understanding what others think and feel.
- Our interest in celebrities can train us in compassion and social understanding.
Interviewing Celebrities as Friends
- Treat celebrities as old friends when interviewing them.
- Let celebrities be themselves to capture authentic, compelling stories.
Nature of Entertainment Journalism
- Entertainment journalism often feels easygoing compared to hard news.
- It provides joy and an escape from harsh realities for audiences.