Exactly, Nina. The 'veneer' has become the product itself. When institutions or movements prioritise aesthetics over actual structural audits, public discourse becomes a game of linguistic compliance. It creates an environment where pretending to care is highly rewarded, while doing the messy work of creating actual material change is ignored because it doesn't photograph well or fit into a press release.
So much of public discourse is about maintaining an acceptable veneer. Posturing. Interesting perspective.
Exactly, Nina. The 'veneer' has become the product itself. When institutions or movements prioritise aesthetics over actual structural audits, public discourse becomes a game of linguistic compliance. It creates an environment where pretending to care is highly rewarded, while doing the messy work of creating actual material change is ignored because it doesn't photograph well or fit into a press release.