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We have never been more connected, yet many report being lonelier than ever. Entertainment content fills the void. Fans develop deep, one-sided relationships with podcasters, streamers, and fictional characters. You might not know your neighbor's name, but you know the intimate life details of a YouTuber. This isn't a flaw; it's a feature of the media ecosystem.

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Teen anxiety and depression rates began a sharp ascent in 2012—coinciding with mass smartphone adoption. While correlation is not causation, the link between heavy social media use (a form of entertainment content) and poor body image, sleep deprivation, and reduced attention spans is now well-documented. We have never been more connected, yet many