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Listening Without Taking: Ethical Engagement with Creative Work
Creative work is not inert material.
It carries intention, labor, memory, and nervous system imprint.
When you encounter a piece of writing, sound, or art, you are entering a relationship—however brief. Ethical engagement begins with acknowledging that relationship exists.
Relationship requires care.
Care means noticing when curiosity turns into consumption.
It means pausing before reuse, adaptation, or repetition.
It means recognizing that impact matters more

Author Honey Badger
2 days ago2 min read
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