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The psychological dark side of sharing your daily life on YouTube

24 April 2019

To be a successful YouTuber, you need to let viewers into your life. But this creates fake intimacies that can lead to tragic consequences for stars and fans alike

Who can you trust? How tech is reshaping what we believe

25 October 2017

We've lost faith in experts, but increasingly rely on strangers we meet online. Is it wise to replace long-evolved instincts at the click of a button?

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The psychological dark side of sharing your daily life on YouTube

Who can you trust? How tech is reshaping what we believe

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