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Virality has become a target, not a measure, of cultural staying power, per NYU researcher Ruby Thelot. His analysis of 1,000 viral videos found only about 25 percent negative, suggesting dating burnout is overblown. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket signal a desire to participate in culture.
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