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fromConsequence
6 days agoLamb of God Warn About Addictive Scrolling on New Song "Parasocial Christ"
The Information Age has birthed the attention economy, an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars anchored in keeping eyeballs firmly glued to screens, thus generating ad revenue. Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other people's lives, people that you will most likely never meet- celebrities, politicians, influencers- is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech bro's wallet.
Music
Marketing
fromThe Conversation
1 week agoWhy people trust influencers more than brands - and what that means for the future of marketing
Influencers transformed marketing into a major, authenticity-driven industry connecting creators, consumers, and brands, with the global market surpassing US$32 billion by 2025.
fromFast Company
2 weeks agoParasocial relationships can be good for you. You just need to know when to draw the line
Let's be honest: we've all got that one celebrity, influencer, or podcast host who lives rent-free in our heads. You know their dog's name, their morning routine, their trauma story, and their oat milk brand of choice. You might even find yourself defending them in comment sections like they're your actual friend. Congratulations, you've formed a parasocial relationship. For those who aren't as active on social media, that's a one-sided bond we form with people we don't actually know.
Psychology
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoDan and Phil's relationship revelation is a reminder of how toxic fandoms can be | Eilish Gilligan
Dan Howell and Phil Lester were secretly romantically involved for 16 years and endured doxxing, harassment, and fan-driven speculation that violated their privacy.
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