Psychologyspeaking topic
Parasocial relationships, why watching someone talk to a camera for years can feel more like friendship than many real friendships.
— YouTube (parasocial discourse 2025)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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