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Abigail Thorn of Philosophy Tube on Parasocial Relationships

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:29:52
Publish Date: 2026-02-06 02:01:51
Description:

Abigail Thorn is an actor, writer, and the creator of the widely acclaimed YouTube channel Philosophy Tube, where she explores politics, culture, and philosophy through performance and storytelling. She is currently starring in BLINK, a London stage play about livestreaming, voyeurism, and parasocial intimacy written years before those concepts entered mainstream discourse.

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0:00-3:21 BLINK and Parasocial Intimacy

3:21-7:39 Parasocial Relationships and Boundaries

7:39-11:08 Building Philosophy Tube

11:08-13:51 Aesthetics, Performance, and Ideas

13:51-22:36 Theatre vs. YouTube as Mediums

22:36-30:01 Performance in Politics Without Sacrificing Substance

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