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Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't just fans: What this behaviour reveals?Psychology says people who worship their idols in sports, politics, cinema or business aren't always showing simple admiration. Excessive i...- Quote of the day by Bonnie & Clyde star Warren Beatty: ‘It is your private life that counts. It is a big mistake to think… ’; inspiring life lesson from Oscar-winner on how some things are better kept personal to maintain dignity and not everything worthwhile have to be shared with everyoneLimelight can be heady but also frightening, as it is very difficult for public figures to maintain privacy. Years ago, actor Warren Beatty...
- Harry Potter fans pushed a $580 million undersea power cable to change course, protecting Dobby’s fan-made memorial on a Welsh beachA heartfelt tribute to the beloved character Dobby unexpectedly influenced a significant infrastructure project in Wales. Following revelat...
- Erling Haaland is Norway's FIFA World Cup machine - and the internet's "babygirl"FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation. His online persona contrasts with his ...
- Psychologists say people who feel attached to celebrities aren't always obsessed, they may be responding to a powerful mental habitResearch suggests that people who feel emotionally connected to celebrities, influencers, or media personalities are not necessarily obsess...
- Psychology says young adults who put posters of their favorite show characters or superstars in their rooms are not childish: Why the brain uses role models to build identity, comfort and motivationPsychology suggests that young adults who decorate their rooms with favorite show characters or superstars are rarely being childish. More ...
- Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
- Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
- Psychology says rewatching the same TV show again and again isn’t just comfort or laziness — It may reveal a hidden emotional needThe psychology behind rewatching the same shows suggests that the habit is often driven by emotional comfort, nostalgia and mental familiar...
- Zendaya opens up about why she and Tom Holland refuse to address ongoing wedding rumorsCelebrity duo Zendaya and Tom Holland are once again at the spotlight following renewed speculation about whether they have taken their rel...
- The Psychology of Everyday Experience: Why Certain People Rewatch the Same Shows During Stressful PeriodsDuring stressful times, people often rewatch familiar TV shows. This behavior is a predictable response to cognitive and emotional strain, ...
- Word of the Day: ParasocialAdmiration for public figures can foster a one-sided connection known as parasocial, in which followers develop a sense of intimacy and fri...
- How Bridget J became the last word of 2025'Parasocial' refers to a not-so-symbiotic relationship between a star and an individual, where the star-struck individual lives in a world ...
- Taylor Swift makes ‘Parasocial’ the Cambridge word of the year. Psychologist explains if parasocial relationships are healthy or notCambridge Dictionary has declared 'parasocial' its word of the year. This term describes one-sided connections people feel towards celebrit...
- Professor cancels class after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement news, fans react to parasocial bondA University professor went viral after cancelling class when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement news broke. Fans quickly reacted w...
- 75-year-old man obsessed with AI avatar seeks divorce from wife until his kids expose the illusionA Chinese man, Jiang, divorced his wife to be with an AI avatar. He became obsessed with the digital woman. His family intervened and revea...
- Sam Altman concerned by young people's over-reliance on ChatGPTSpeaking at a Federal Reserve forum, the OpenAI CEO pointed out the benefits of AI tools like ChatGPT. But he also cautioned that society n...
- Situationships are old news, ‘delusionship’ is Gen Z’s new buzzword: Are you trapped in a fantasy romance?Move over, situationships—Gen Z is now grappling with delusionships: one-sided fantasy romances often mistaken for meaningful connections. ...
- Situationship, beige flag, de-influencing: Eight words on shortlist for Oxford word of the yearAll of the words and expressions on the shortlist "reflect unique concerns, concepts and preoccupations that we've all experienced this yea...
- 'Authentic' is the word of 2023 by Merriam-WebsterAccording to the dictionary, the rise of AI as well as the worrying trend of deepfakes have made the public more concerned about authentici...
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