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Why do we engage in celebrity worship?

Why do we put celebrities on a pedestal? We trust their judgement from political opinions to heal...

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17.55 22 Oct 2026


Why do we engage in celebrity worship?


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17.55 22 Oct 2026


Why do we put celebrities on a pedestal? We trust their judgement from political opinions to healthcare tips minus the medical degree. We are inclined to take their word as gospel…

Joining Ciara and Seán to discuss is Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.


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