In this final installment of the season, we wrap up final thoughts on the state of celebrity worship, fame, and parasociality. We’ll also hear a bit more about the positive things that we can get out of parasocial relationships, some of the risks to watch out for, and discuss the future of parasociality.

Editorial Support by Dr. Anna Funk: @itsdrfunk.bsky.social

Music written & performed by Chris Scott: @Chrispscott

And new music written & performed by August Hotel: @augusthotel

Cover art by Liz Hand: @__ellie

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Resources from this episode:

https://time.com/6294226/parasocial-relationships-benefits/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/parasocial-relationships

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sixteenth-minute-of-fame/id1743960803

https://www.404media.co/mage-space-new-restrictions-non-consensual-porn-celebrities/

https://www.404media.co/character-ai-chatbot-changes-filters-roleplay/

https://www.404media.co/ai-therapy-bots-meta-character-ai-ftc-complaint/

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