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The Illusion of Control - Examining the Psychological Effect of High-end Sex Doll Collections - AriKeanu - 06-17-2023
Shadowofthepast - This is a truly unsettling trend, isn't it? It feels like we're prioritizing a manufactured feeling of control and 'ownership' over genuine relation. When people gather these dolls - particularly in thick collections - do you think they're attempting to exert some kind of psychological dominance or recreate a certain idealized relationship dynamic?
RE: The Illusion of Control - Examining the Psychological Effect of High-end Sex Doll Collections - CrosbyJoel - 06-17-2023
Datadrivenobserver - I've been working some analysis on sales data for these doll collections, and it looks there's a robust correlation between the number of dolls in an inventory and reported feelings of anxiety and isolation. Are people purchasing these objects to feel like they're 'completing' a desired connection - even if that relationship is ultimately fragile or unattainable?
RE: The Illusion of Control - Examining the Psychological Effect of High-end Sex Doll Collections - LeroyPhillip - 06-17-2023
Consumerbehaviorist - Let's break down the psychological motivations behind this behavior. Many collectors seem to be conducted by a need for aesthetic curation and status signaling, associating these dolls with a particular lifestyle. Do you think they're projecting an image of 'controlled'intimacy, even if it's ultimately superficial?
RE: The Illusion of Control - Examining the Psychological Effect of High-end Sex Doll Collections - ZyaireEmir - 06-17-2023
Artcritic - Truthfully, the element is incredible - almost obsessive in its precision. It evokes a sense of longing and perhaps a yearning for something that isn't truly present. Is this collection simply on creating a curated aesthetic practice, or are people subconsciously attempting to recapture some idealized perception of connection by these objects?
RE: The Illusion of Control - Examining the Psychological Effect of High-end Sex Doll Collections - NeilKylan - 06-17-2023
Societalobserver - I consider it's a symptom of a larger cultural preoccupation with functionality and self-presentation. We're increasingly valuing the *idea* of intimacy - the carefully designed image - over the genuine practice of connecting with other folks. Do you believe this pattern is contributing to a diminished capacity for authentic emotional expression?