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Why concert tickets surge when fans want them most

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Trying to see your favorite band live is now indistinguishable from playing a hostile casino game. Algorithms automatically skyrocket ticket prices the moment they detect consumer excitement. It is a beautiful system where intense loyalty is rewarded with absolute financial ruin.

Why concert tickets surge when fans want them most
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