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Is a new kind of religion forming on the internet?

18 mins | Dec 31, 2021
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Exploring the cult of bad vibes on TikTok. Algorithms are surfacing content that combines Christian ideas like prosperity gospel with New Age and non-Western spirituality, along with some conspiracy theories. Rebecca Jennings explores the new wave of seemingly-religious formations taking place on TikTok, influenced by 'spiritual' content and the feeling of disorientation and political uncertainty that is rising amongst those using the platform.

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