Everything's a cult now
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Fandoms as New Faiths
This chapter analyzes the similarities between modern pop culture fandoms, exemplified by artists like Taylor Swift, and traditional religions. It explores how contemporary fans exhibit cult-like devotion, filling spiritual voids in a secular world while navigating complex cultural dynamics in online communities.
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