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Let's Talk About Parasocial Relationships and Parasocial Communities
Let's Talk About Parasocial Relationships and Parasocial Communities
liy: deep voice and speaks slowly, defines what it is and includes signs that a parasocial relationship has gone too far(“I do think if you could shift that energy to somebody that you do know in real life, that could help you build a relationship with them… could you use that energy to send things to someone that might send you things back?”), parasocial concern vs hate disguised as concern, intense fandoms who can encourage your parasocial attention and discourage change or valid critique, how social media lowers barrier of entry and the dangers of everyone having a platform, weaponising parasocial relationships through scamming micro-fandoms
30min or less30min or less#youtube#essay#social#relational#worship#culture#boundaries#attention#scams
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Let's Talk About Parasocial Relationships and Parasocial Communities
A Brief Look at Harry Potter
A Brief Look at Harry Potter

Lily Simpson (10:00:05): Just a couple of words about the wizarding world of Harry Potter, Pottermore, Fantastic Beasts, Wizards Unite, Magic Awakened, Hogwarts Mystery and JK Rowling's blog. A nice short video.

liy: if you don't have to deprogramme from the massive intellectual property empire that has imperialised all collective imagination related to MAGIC??? GOOD! But if you do— like me, someone who grew up attached to the franchise— then please watch this british transwoman's vibrant hair colour fade across 10 hours as she takes a reaaally thorough look at it. why i watched it: i didn't want to contribute to JK Rowling, a proven fascist transphobe who is richer than English royalty, get even richer

all night dinerall night diner#culture#essay#video#explainer#trans#media
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A Brief Look at Harry Potter
Matt Rife, The Patriarchy Won't Save You
Matt Rife, The Patriarchy Won't Save You
Shanspeare (45:00). liy: no need to know who matt rife is before jumping in. this is the essay if you want a compassionate and deep unpacking of the American masculinity crisis (which also influences men elsewhere). Shanspeare gives a historical look at the dangerous pipeline men have been shackled to since they were children designed to frustrate them into misogyny, self-loathing rage and violence. Great dress. And stay for the fire comment Nikki Giovanni made re: the limitations of James Baldwin’s imagination.
about 40-45minabout 40-45min#youtube#men#essay#celebrity#control#culture#disabled#explainer#gender#timeline-2020s-2024
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Matt Rife, The Patriarchy Won't Save You