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Quiara Vasquez's avatar

People talk about electoral politics in terms of parasociality, but I wonder if that framing makes it seem like a new thing when it's much older. Like, up until pretty recently a huge chunk of political messaging was built around the question "which of these two men would I prefer as a drinking buddy" ?

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Kathleen McCook's avatar

You nailed why I so uncomfortable with what is going on now. Movie stars are texting me madly. I feel ashamed that anyone could think this would influence a person who is thoughtful.

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