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Round Table China
Modern fascination with fortune-telling
Dec 25, 2023
Motivational Monday host, Heyang, fortune-telling expert Niu Honglin, and youth psychologist Xingyu discuss the modern fascination with fortune-telling. They explore the popularity of fortune-telling apps and videos in China, the strategies employed by fortune tellers, the rise of AI fortune telling services, and caution against scams. They also highlight the vulnerability of certain demographics and discuss societal expectations for women. Additionally, the podcast delves into the lucrative world of Christmas music, featuring Mariah Carey's hit song 'All I want for Christmas is you'.
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- Young people are increasingly embracing age-old practices of fortune-telling online, creating a huge market with billions of views on platforms like TikTok.
- Fortune-telling provides psychological comfort and a spark of positivity amid anxieties and uncertainties in life.
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Youth's interest in fortune-telling practices
Recent data reveals that young people are increasingly the main clientele for fortune-telling services, exploring a wide range of practices online, from terrible readings on video platforms to seeking astrologers on social media platforms. There are now 227 apps dedicated to fortune-telling, astrology, Feng Shui, and name predictions. The younger generation's interest in fortune-telling has created a huge market, with billions of views on short video platforms like TikTok.
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