The meaning of folklore is a belief that's been widely circulated and well-known without any supporting evidence. For example, the immediate health risks of cell phones and computers. Again, the validity of the belief isn't what's important: it's that many people in a culture are simply aware of it (or even believe it). In this context, Swift's choice for her newest album title starts to make a little more sense. We're living in an unprecedented time as we contend with the global COVID-19 pandemic, but also politically and socially. In difficult and scary times, our core belief systems are being tested and coming more prominently into discussion and scrutiny. And Swift has made it clear that she's not afraid to share her thoughts, feelings, and criticisms about what's going on in the world right now.
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