Being cynical, or thinking that everyone is selfish and dishonest by nature, is more than just a negative attitude; it can hurt your health and well-being in very real ways. Jamil Zaki, a neuroscientist and head of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, says being negative about life changes how you see people and is bad […]
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When Fiction Feels Real: Exploring the Neuroscience of Parasocial Relationships
While maintaining relationships with others is crucial for our health, not all relationships are equal. “Parasocial relationships” are the one-way bonds we form with famous people, imaginary characters, and people we follow on social media. It feels like these relationships are real, even though the other person doesn’t know about us. Dylan Wagner, a social […]