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IN A ONE-SIDED RELATIONSHIP WITH AN AI CHATBOT? HERE'S 2025'S WORD OF THE YEAR

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✍️ A parasocial relationship is a phenomenon where people form emotional connections with individuals they've never met, such as celebrities or TV personalities.

👉 Parasocial relationships are formed with individuals people have never met, such as celebrities or TV personalities 👉 This phenomenon can lead to feelings of intimacy and familiarity 👉 It is often facilitated by media such as TV, movies, or social media

-- #SimoneSchnall #UniversityofCambridge #psychology

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Simone Schnall University of Cambridge psychology mainstream:perspective

11/22/2025

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GOBLIN MODE

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✍️ The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen 'parasocial' as the word of the year, referring to the phenomenon of fans forming emotional connections with celebrities, influencers, or AI figures they don't know personally.

👉 The term 'parasocial' refers to the emotional connection between an individual and a celebrity, influencer, or AI figure they don't know personally. 👉 The phenomenon is not new, but has gained popularity in recent years due to the rise of social media and AI. 👉 Celebrities such as Taylor Swift and the YouTuber Speed have millions of fans who feel a strong emotional connection with them. 👉 The phenomenon is not limited to humans, as people are also forming emotional connections with AI chatbots and other digital entities.

-- #TaylorSwift #Speed #DonaldHorton #RichardWohl #ChappellRoan #DarrenJasonWatkins #TravisKelce #ColinMcIntosh #SimoneSchnall #Cambridge #Chicago #technology

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Taylor Swift Speed Donald Horton Richard Wohl Chappell Roan Darren Jason Watkins Travis Kelce Colin McIntosh

11/18/2025

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YOUR ONE-SIDED RELATIONSHIP WITH CELEBRITIES INFLUENCED THIS WORD OF THE YEAR

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✍️ The term 'parasocial' has been chosen as the 2025 word of the year by Cambridge Dictionary, referring to a connection felt between oneself and a famous person or artificial intelligence.

👉 Cambridge Dictionary selects 'parasocial' as 2025 word of the year 👉 Parasocial relationships are connections felt between oneself and a famous person or artificial intelligence 👉 Millions of people engage in parasocial relationships 👉 Parasocial relationships can become problematic and lead to unhealthy and intense relationships 👉 Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can be treated as 'friends' or a proxy for therapy