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When our internet friends pass away

On loss and parasocial relationships

Today’s video is a bit different, and I’m a bit nervous. But I’ve been thinking about this topic for a long time, and felt it was important to talk about. As we follow others online and they become a part of our lives as parasocial relationships, inevitably we may be confronted with someone passing away. Someone whose work, passion, and expertise deeply resonated with us.

Please don’t watch today’s video if discussions about death and loss are not what you are looking for. Of course, I will be sensitive in how I talk about this.

As always, thank you for being here with me.
-Dan

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