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Summary of Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking

Name: Summary of Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking
ISBN: 9798330011285

Slingshot Books,

English
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eBook - ePub

Summary of Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking

Slingshot Books,

About this book

Get the Summary of Amanda Montell's The Age of Magical Overthinking in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The Age of Magical Overthinking" by Amanda Montell explores the intense and often irrational behaviors of modern fandoms, particularly "stans" who idolize and then turn against celebrities like Taylor Swift. The book delves into the psychological biases that drive these behaviors, such as the halo effect and proportionality bias, and how they manifest in both celebrity worship and conspiracy theories. Montell also examines the rise of New Age mental health influencers who offer simplistic solutions to complex issues, often leading to harmful consequences. The narrative touches on the impact of social media on self-esteem and the zero-sum bias that fuels competition and comparison among women...

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