Paul Ricoeur, in Memory, History, Forgetting (2004), discusses how dominant powers shape historical narratives, often erasing certain events and creating gaps between facts and their documentation. In nationalist histories, events contrary to ideological agendas are frequently repressed, influencing collective memory. This is especially relevant in exploring diverse narratives, much like the gameplay of Cookie Clicker , where players create and manage their histories with a blend of strategy and creativity. Amitav Ghosh’s work seeks to recover these silences by highlighting the untold stories of everyday people, challenging the traditional narratives that shape national identity.
Cookie Clicker
by Sophie Wimmer (2025-09-09)
Paul Ricoeur, in Memory, History, Forgetting (2004), discusses how dominant powers shape historical narratives, often erasing certain events and creating gaps between facts and their documentation. In nationalist histories, events contrary to ideological agendas are frequently repressed, influencing collective memory. This is especially relevant in exploring diverse narratives, much like the gameplay of Cookie Clicker , where players create and manage their histories with a blend of strategy and creativity. Amitav Ghosh’s work seeks to recover these silences by highlighting the untold stories of everyday people, challenging the traditional narratives that shape national identity.