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How the Logic of Cults Is Taking Over Modern Life

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Fandoms and Cult Dynamics

This chapter examines the similarities between modern fandoms and cult behavior, using Taylor Swift as a key example. It discusses how contemporary fans navigate affiliations among artists, exploring the fluidity of these communities in a secular age and the contrasting dynamics of traditional cults.

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