Parasociality vs. Performance | CJ The X
It’s an unavoidable piece of professional life in the modern era. You have to be online to network. You have to market. And you also probably use social media in your personal life, seamlessly blending work and play.
Parasociality vs. Performance | CJ The X Parasociality vs. Performance The difference between creating & being consumed. CJ THE X Jan 25, 2024 ^ Most people with audiences are afraid of them. Many without audiences feel burdened to pursue one. It’s an unavoidable piece of professional life in the modern era. You have to be online to network. You have to market. And you also probably use social media in your personal life, seamlessly blending work and play. So how are you supposed to put yourself out there? Is social media a place to promote your work, or a place to express who you are? Can you
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