Television + Social Connection

Shane talks with Social Psychologist Shira Gabriel about watching television, social needs, and social connections. What can researching TV watching tell us about parasocial relationships with Reality TV stars and why sharing your favorite TV Series strengthens relationships. Charity Of The Week: Stitch Buffalo Please visit our sponsors: The Great Courses www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/hereweare  Libro.fm is the first audiobook company to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through your local bookstore. Offer code: hereweare for 3 months for the price of one. https://libro.fm/redeem/HEREWEARE  Outro Music "I Can't Breath" by Spirit Of The Bear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Om Podcasten

Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious