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The rise of influencer culture and targeted advertising have created an ecosystem where purchases are influenced more by social comparison than necessity, driving the fear of missing out, aka FOMO.

FOMO Thought #3: “I’m a loser.” ... For instance, look out for countdown timers with online shopping, promos that offer “exclusive access,” or ads that promise you won’t miss out.

Actress Priyanka Chopra suffered from FOMO as her family hosted a special screening of her upcoming film Heads of State in ...