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PT 2: IS OUR MOST REVERED KNOWLEDGE MORE FRAGILE THAN WHAT WE ASSUMED IT…
PT 2: IS OUR MOST REVERED KNOWLEDGE MORE FRAGILE THAN WHAT WE ASSUMED IT TO BE?
DEFINING:
Most revered
: held in very high regard, with deep respect and often tinged with awe.
Who is revering it ?
Fragile
: easily broken or damaged, weak and uncertain/
What kind of fragility are we testing (reinterpretation, loss of context, censorship, commercialization, physical decay)?
Assumed
: to accept something to be true without question or proof
What assumptions do people usually make about revered knowledge?
Knowledge Framework
Scope
What counts as knowledge in the arts
Is revered artistic knowledge universal or culture-specific?
Perspectives
Who decides something is revered ?
How do generations and cultures disagree about what’s “authentic”?
Methods and Tools
How is artistic knowledge preserved or transmitted?
Does reinterpretation protect knowledge or make it fragile?
Ethics
Is it ethical to alter revered art ?
Should institutions prioritize preservation of the “original,” or access & relevance today?
RLE 1: SPIDER MAN
Why do some audiences revere Tobey Maguire’s portrayal of Spider-Man?
If other actors portray Spider-Man differently, why do some fans still claim Maguire is the “truest” version?
Does this sense of authenticity come from nostalgia, cultural memory, or institutional authority like Marvel canon?
How do critics, fans, and studios differ in defining which portrayal is most authentic?
If generations disagree on who is the “best” Spider-Man, can reverence really remain stable over time?
How does adaptation through remakes or reboots influence the way audiences revere the character?
When changes are made to traits, storylines, or visual style, does this create fragility in the revered knowledge?
Does a knowledge stay revered forever ?
Does a knowledge stay revered forever?
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If two versions contradict, can both be revered?
RLE 2: ULEK MAYANG
Why was Ulek Mayang originally revered as a sacred healing ritual?
If it is now performed as heritage entertainment, how does this shift in context affect its meaning?
What parts of the ritual are removed, altered, or added in modern performances?
Who now determines what is considered revered—the local community, cultural authorities, or audiences?
If the purpose or meaning of the ritual changes, can it still be regarded as revered knowledge?
How does the preservation of form (music, dance, lyrics) compare to the preservation of original purpose in maintaining reverence?
Does commercialization, adaptation, or staging make the ritual’s knowledge fragile?