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Why Extravagant Weddings Are On The Rise At The Same Time Marital Rates Are In Decline

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 3579 implied HN points • 01 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Marriage Social norms Cultural shift Commitment
  1. People are spending more on weddings to show their commitment, even though fewer couples are getting married. It seems like an expensive wedding is now seen as proof of a serious relationship.
  2. Marriage itself used to symbolize commitment. Now, because trust in marriage is changing, couples feel they need to stage extravagant weddings to prove they are serious.
  3. The rising costs of weddings can make it harder for many people to marry, especially those who need the stability of marriage the most. It creates a barrier, as not everyone can afford a big wedding.

The ‘Black Insurrectionist’ account is run by a white man

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 2627 implied HN points • 27 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Disinformation Influencers Media Critique Cultural shift Election Dynamics
  1. A social media account promoting false theories about politics is actually managed by a white man pretending to be Black. This raises concerns about transparency in the online creator space.
  2. People are becoming more critical of wealthy influencers flaunting their luxuries, showing a shift towards less tolerance for excessive consumption.
  3. There's a growing pattern of conspiracy theories on both sides of the political spectrum, highlighting how misinformation can spread among different groups.

More Words About Words

Desk Notes by Charles Schifano • 109 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
📚 Literature Language Linguistics Cultural shift Communication
  1. The word 'factoid' has changed meaning over time. It originally referred to a made-up truth, but now it often means just an interesting fact.
  2. Language changes naturally, like how 'literally' now sometimes means 'figuratively'. These shifts can be surprising because they flip the original meanings.
  3. As new forms of misleading information arise, we create new terms, like 'spin' and 'alternative facts', to describe them. It's a way for us to keep up with the blurred lines between truth and falsehood.

Links to Consider, 10/20/2024

In My Tribe • 334 implied HN points • 20 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Human connection Community Engagement Family Dynamics Cultural shift Technology impact
  1. It's important to connect with nature, family, and community for a happy life. These connections help us feel more fulfilled and supported.
  2. Privatizing bank regulation could lead to fewer financial crises. A monitoring group could help keep banks in check without relying on federal agencies.
  3. Cultural changes have made raising kids more difficult over time. As society shifts, fewer families having many children reduces support for larger families.

Dog Years

The Carousel • 56 implied HN points • 10 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Identity Cultural shift Personal narrative Social Issues Family Dynamics
  1. Sometimes, personal breakdowns can lead to important changes in life. Losing control can help people see things more clearly.
  2. Political views can change dramatically, especially when experiencing personal struggles. What once felt right can start to seem false.
  3. Loss can bring a great sense of connection with others. Sharing difficult experiences can help meet others who feel the same way.
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Why Did the Groups Change?

I Might Be Wrong • 8 implied HN points • 20 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Cultural shift Social media Activism Democratic strategy
  1. Social media created spaces where only left-leaning views are accepted. This led some activists to wrongly think their opinions match what most people think.
  2. The way political groups interact with leaders has changed over time. They used to have clear agendas that could be satisfied, but that is no longer the case.
  3. There isn't one simple reason for these changes. Various decisions and cultural shifts all influenced the current dynamics in politics.

Why aren't you more conservative?

Disaffected Newsletter • 359 implied HN points • 03 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Beliefs Social Issues Abortion rights Cultural shift
  1. People often grow more conservative as they age, but some do not due to changes in their beliefs about the left's social issues. They feel abandoned by the left, but their ideas haven't shifted much.
  2. The author reflects on how their old beliefs about welfare and social issues changed after questioning the foundation of those ideas. They now see certain welfare policies as unhelpful rather than supportive.
  3. Shifts in views about topics like abortion and the gender wage gap indicate that some are reconsidering accepted narratives and how they match reality. It's important to stay open to changing one's beliefs based on new evidence.

2024 Predictions

Data Taboo • 12 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Cultural shift Predictions Romanticism AI Impact
  1. Predictions on AI and culture focus on industrial revolution with AI and networked communications, shift in Western culture to New Puritanism, and geopolitical shift to a multipolar world.
  2. Concerns over the economic impact of AI and potential for an AI Winter in 2024.
  3. Observations on cultural shifts towards anti-romanticism, including risk-averse culture, derivative art, and impact on film and literature production.

Depopulation and Decadence

The Permanent Problem • 4 HN points • 10 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Demographics Capitalism Globalization Economic Impact Cultural shift
  1. There is a global trend of declining fertility rates, leading to population shrinkage in many countries.
  2. The decline in fertility rates is a fundamental issue affecting society's ability to innovate, be productive, and flourish.
  3. The author suggests that the current capitalist system is failing globally as an engine of social progress, and alternative social arrangements are needed.