Episode 132 - The History of Truman Show Delusion

Abby and Alan discuss the history of Truman Show delusion, an example of cinema influencing culture and society. Have you ever felt like your life is a TV show and you're the unwitting star? It's more common than you think. We talk through the research of Joel Gold, a psychiatrist who coined the term "Truman Show delusion" after seeing patients who believed they were starring in a reality show against their will. We discuss how individuals' beliefs about being the centerpiece of a reality show mirror the narrative of the iconic film, "The Truman Show," and raise questions about the power of media to shape our innermost fears and fantasies.lunaticsproject.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.SourcesThe Truman Show movie from 1998, directed by Peter Weir.Psychology Today article by Mark D. Griffiths PHD - The Truman Show DelusionNew Yorker Article by Andrew Marantz - Unreality StarWEB MD article by Suzanne Wright called Truman Show DelusionNew York Times article by Sarah Kershaw called Look Closely, Doctor: See The Camera?National Post article called Reality Bites from 2008IMDB + Wikipedia.Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show