Parasocial, But Make It Political
Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

Parasocial, But Make It Political

What Swifties, Pam & Liam, and the Diva Archetype Can Teach Us About Parasocial Bonds, Emotional Boundaries, and Why We’re All Living in the Comments Section

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What HAL Knew
Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

What HAL Knew

Watching 2001: A Space Odyssey in the Age of Actual AI

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The Word
Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

The Word

I was trained to connect with strangers on doorsteps. The secret? Listen closely. Feel for the opening. Spark, don’t force.

That instinct of presence, curiosity, connection has shaped every role I’ve had since. And I carry it with me, always.

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Meredith Reigle Meredith Reigle

Chosen Aloneness: How We Got Here, and How We Come Back

We’re not just lonely — we’re opting out of connection altogether. This short essay explores our shift toward chosen aloneness, what we’ve lost in the process, and how we might begin to come back to each other.

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