196. Crossing the Line: The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships

A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators.

Related past episodes:
Crazy in Love: Erotomania
Assassinations
The Violence of Sports Fandom
Stalking: The Crime of the 90's

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