How the Internet Tricked Your Brain Into One-Sided Love | 3ITG Group 8 (A.Y. 2025 - 2026)

Added: 2026-05-06

[00:00:08]You know their dog's name.

[00:00:10]You know what they are eating. You know where they exactly live. But, did they know you exist?

[00:00:18]And that is destroying your mental health.

[00:00:36]It's called a parasocial relationship.

[00:00:39]It used to be harmless.

[00:00:41]Well, technically harmless.

[00:00:43]Let's go back. In the 1950s, when open the TV and stumble upon a TV show.

[00:00:50]And there's this TV host.

[00:00:52]Maybe they're gorgeous, stunning, [music] who knows.

[00:00:56]But still, they're the reason you're still watching that particular show.

[00:01:01]But then, the TV turn off.

[00:01:04]It's a safe one-way mirror.

[00:01:07]You look at them and they look at the camera.

[00:01:11]But today, that mirror shattered. They're in your beds, they're in your pockets.

[00:01:17]And a billion dollar [music] algorithm is running 24/7 into hacking your brain into believing a total stranger is your absolute best friend.

[00:01:27]Look at how this is built. [music] It's not an accident. It's architecture.

[00:01:31]Authenticity.

[00:01:33]A creator records their video on a messy bedroom. They look [music] like you.

[00:01:38]Access. They go live and out of out of thousands of comments, they pick yours.

[00:01:43]They read yours. You feel like they're your friend.

[00:01:46]Your brain does not know the difference between a [music] friend sitting in your room or someone on your screen looking straight at the camera.

[00:01:54]To your brain, [music] it's the same.

[00:01:55]You feel seen, even though you're just a statistic in their analytics.

[00:02:01]But what happens when the illusion breaks? Let's look at this situation.

[00:02:10]Kaidy and Tenzin have broken up.

[00:02:16]Look at the gaming community. Creators like Tenz and Kaidy [music] share their relationship online with millions of viewers live on stream.

[00:02:26]>> [music] >> Fans spent hundreds of hours watching them as a couple.

[00:02:29]They invested time, >> [music] >> emotion, and money.

[00:02:34]So, when the news broke that the relationship ended, the parasocial bond shattered for many.

[00:02:39]>> [music] >> Fans felt entitled to a detailed explanation or even took sides >> [music] >> or even harassed the creators. And some fans even made baseless accusations, [music] feeling betrayed as if their own friends have broken up. But the reality is, the [music] creator is just looking at a screen text from strangers reacting to a live event.

[00:03:00]It is a recipe for absolute [music] toxic isolation.

[00:03:05]We're giving a lot of our emotional energy, >> [music] >> our money, our time just to watch this live stream. We are forgetting our precious time for our family, the nature. And we should stop comparing our life to them.

[00:03:19]That's why >> [music] >> it's time to unplug the pedestal.

[00:03:25]That is our campaign.

[00:03:27]Unplug the pedestal.

[00:03:30]We're not saying that you should delete your apps or maybe even stop being a fan.

[00:03:35]>> [music] >> We're simply saying that you need a reality check.

[00:03:41]We are challenging you right now.

[00:03:44]Let's say a 24-hour reality detox.

[00:03:47]Maybe you put your phone away or just simply put it on do not disturb.

[00:03:54]Talk to an actual human being.

[00:03:56]Spend that emotional energy on someone you really know.

[00:04:01]The internet is amazing for entertainment.

[00:04:04]But it is a terrible place to find your self-worth.

[00:04:07]Admire. I'm a lover.

[00:04:09]Live in the present.

[00:04:18]We want to hear from you.

[00:04:20]Have you ever been stuck in a parasocial relationship?

[00:04:24]Did the creators break up or even controversy has actually ruined your day?

[00:04:30]Tell us in the comments right now.

[00:04:31]Like this video.

[00:04:33]Share it with someone who actually needs a reality check.

[00:04:37]And of course, go outside.

[00:04:42]I can't change my mind to cross out >> [music] >> what I think.