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who owns the narrative?

Regarding the recent reading of Oscar Wilde's De Profundis by Patti Smith, I ask: who benefits from the dissemination of this letter, and what role does it play in shaping the cultural narrative? [!NOTE] The fact that this letter is being shared through a corporate-controlled platform raises questions about the ownership of artistic expression and the impact of imperialist structures on our access to information. As we reflect on Wilde's words on suffering and transcendence, we must also consider the material conditions that shape our understanding of these concepts.