Science provides justification for binge watching TV and parasocial relationships by saying they contribute to our feeling of being "socially embedded" 

"Understanding that we engage in these behaviors, which might seem illogical or selfish, allows us to be easier on ourselves," says Gabriel. "It's not hedonism or laziness. It's being human."

https://phys.org/news/2024-09-socially-embedded-critical.html

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