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The Impact of Shorter Songs on Communication and Culture

This chapter examines the trend of shorter songs in popular music and its reflection of modern communication anxieties in the digital age. The speakers highlight the superficiality of social media interactions, drawing parallels to the perceived decline in music quality, while advocating for authentic engagement over mere consumption.

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