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Why do we care so much about strangers?
Original: Opinion | Why do we care so much about people we don’t know?
The Pitt News has published an opinion piece asking why people invest so much emotional energy in strangers, including celebrities and public figures they have never met. The column reflects on the psychology behind parasocial attachments and why audiences follow, judge, and grieve people who exist only in the public eye. It has struck a chord as a conversation starter about modern fame and connection.
Why now: The opinion piece taps into ongoing debate about parasocial relationships with celebrities and online personalities.
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- Opinion | Why do we care so much about people we don’t know? · The Pitt News
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