Heyang, Niu Honglin, and Xingyu discuss the modern fascination with fortune-telling and why today's youth is embracing it. They explore the popularity of fortune-telling apps and content, small worshiping practices, and the trend of young people starting their own fortune-telling businesses. They debate its implications and offer advice on protecting oneself from scams. In the later chapters, they also touch on a motivational TV series and the financial success of Mariah Carey's Christmas song.
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Fortune-telling has become a popular trend among today's youth, who are utilizing various online platforms and mobile apps to seek insights into their future.
The digital fortune-telling market has boomed, with both professional fortune-tellers and university students capitalizing on the industry by offering services and selling related products.
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Young people embracing fortune-telling in the digital era
Recent data reveals that young people are increasingly the main clientele for fortune-telling services. They are exploring a wide range of online practices, such as getting tarot readings on video platforms, checking astrologers' predictions on social media, and having one-on-one fortune-telling sessions on short video platforms. There are currently 227 mobile apps dedicated to fortune-telling and astrology. The popularity of fortune-telling among young people has turned it into a big business, with various platforms accumulating millions of views and offering diverse fortune-telling content.
The rise of digital fortune-telling platforms
Fortune-telling services have transitioned from a shabby dark room to the digital world. With the advancement of technology and the internet, young people now have easy access to these services. They can seek fortune-telling consultations, purchase blessed or lucky items, and even engage in AI fortune-telling services. The digital fortune-telling market has become a lucrative industry, where both professional fortune-tellers and university students seize the opportunity to make money by offering various services and selling related products.
The dual nature of fortune-telling
Fortune-telling is seen as a means of seeking reassurance and guidance in the face of life's uncertainties. While some people genuinely believe in its supernatural powers, others approach it as a form of entertainment and psychological comfort. However, caution is necessary to guard against scams and supernatural claims. Trusting one's instincts and being resilient are highlighted as important factors in navigating the unpredictable nature of life. At the end of the day, fortune-telling can serve as a temporary source of solace, but creating one's own future through hard work and embracing change is ultimately the key to success.
We explore why today's youth is embracing age-old practices of fortune-telling in the digital era. We'll see beyond the crystal ball and ask: What insecurities might be steering them towards seeking insight into the cosmos of their future? / Motivational Monday (19:07)! On the show: Heyang, Niu Honglin & Xingyu
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