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Are YouTubers mentally ill? The psychology of fame-seeking


Most westerners are lonelier and more isolated than ever, all while a large percentage are obsessing over how to become famous at any cost, mainly via social media. What is the psychology behind seeking fame when we don't even know our neighbors?


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