Collecting texts can be associated with several types of power, depending on the context. Generally, it can be related to:
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Informational Power: This is the power that comes from having access to information that others do not. In this context, collecting texts can provide insights, knowledge, or data that can be used to influence decisions or actions.
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Cultural Power: Collecting and curating texts can also confer cultural power, as it involves the ability to define which narratives, ideas, and voices are amplified or marginalized.
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Linguistic or Symbolic Power: The ability to collect texts can also relate to symbolic power, which involves the control over language, narratives, and knowledge production in society.
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