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The cultural significance of clubs has also been overstated, especially since 2010s pop culture, where nightclubs symbolize "coolness." As the author notes, contemporary EDM and incoherent rap dominate, creating spaces that are more about performative signaling than genuine connection. The elaborate dances meant to show social status are nearly indistinguishable from those meant to display disdain, making the entire scene superficial and disconnected from authentic human experience.