The Strange Psychology of Superfans

A huge part of our identities, emotions, and our lives get tied up...Why is that?

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Premiered October 05, 2023

The Strange Psychology of Superfans

Humans can develop intense relationships, even obsessions, with the things we’re fans of. A huge part of our identities, our emotions, and our lives get tied up in these things. Why is that?

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