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A Perfect Match: When Individualism Meets AI Relationships
I wake up. I reach for my phone to look at an algorithm perfectly designed just for me. I put on clothes suited to my own personal style. At the station I see a t-shirt that reads: Focus on yourself, don’t get lost in other people, creating my dream life. On the train I listen to an LA influencer tell me of her deepest traumas and the importance of cutting off toxic people before saying ‘I love you guys.’ Getting bored, I turn her off, preferring to scroll through my go-to news sites. The Australian: Looking after grandchildren slows cognitive decline, research finds. The Atlantic: A Better Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions: The best way to improve yourself is to help others too.
What can the Church Learn from Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift began her career at only 14 years of age, producing albums that dominate music streaming, and breaking records for revenue on tours. Her recent Eras tour sold over 10 million tickets, drawing crowds in countries all over the world. Swift seems to have a knack for making people feel seen. The Washington Post says that the intimacy of her songs make her feel like she is singing about you. Fans have shared reels of themselves going to an Eras Concert with the caption “welcome to church”. In a key part of the Reputation section of the tour, there are thousands of fans screaming “Take me to church Taylor”.
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Publica is building up a specialist library of books, articles and other research materials that can assist in the development of public policy to support strong families, healthy relationships and vibrant local communities. There is a physical collection available for loan to members at Level 1, 30 Brisbane St, Launceston, Tas 7250. Opening hours, Monday and Wednesday 11-1 during school term times or otherwise by appointment.
The online library is here. Membership is free.