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Given our deep dive into \"[nonself](https://www.bu.edu/sph/files/2012/01/Stybel_Friend-Foe-Ally-Adversary.pdf)\" and \"self\" through biological systems, signal detection, and the metaphor of Uganda’s and Africa’s identity, I’d love to ask you: How do you see the interplay of cultural \"noise\" and \"signal\" shaping your own perception of Ugandan identity today—particularly in balancing traditional tribal heritage with the modern, global influences that have woven into its fabric? It ties into our exploration of ambiguity and convergence, and I’m curious about your personal lens on this dynamic.
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