Episode 66: Why do we like reality tv?

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_television

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Nabi, R. L., Biely, E. N., Morgan, S. J., & Stitt, C. R. (2003). Reality-based television programming and the psychology of its appeal. Media psychology, 5(4), 303-330.