Public Memory is the foundation of Steward Logic.
It refers to the documented, accessible record of harm, action, and consequence
that cannot be erased, ignored, or rewritten by power.
Unlike social media posts or private complaints, Public Memory is:
- Permanent
- Documented
- Accessible
- Teachable.
It is how crews prevent erasure, gaslighting, and historical drift.
Why Public Memory Matters
Most organizing fails when:
- Outrage fades.
- Stories are lost.
- Harm is denied.
- New crews have to start over.
Public Memory interrupts that collapse by:
- Naming harm publicly
- Documenting who acted
- Recording outcomes
- Passing lessons forward.
How Crews Build Public Memory
- Document the Harm
- Use Memory Kits to record what happened, where, and who was responsible.
- File a Public Grievance
- Name the harm in public, not just in private channels.
- Record Quotes and Receipts
- Capture direct statements, evidence, or institutional responses.
- Publish or Share
- Make the memory visible and accessible, even if the crew dissolves.
- Teach Forward
- Pass the memory to other crews to build on.
Public Memory Is Not
- Viral content designed for views.
- Private complaints that never go public.
- Hero stories that center personalities.
- Archived files no one can find or use.
If the memory can’t be taught forward
it isn’t public memory.
Public Memory Self-Check
[ ] Have we documented harm, action, and outcome?[ ] Have we named it in public, not just privately?[ ] Have we recorded quotes or receipts?[ ] Have we made the memory accessible to others?
If you check three or more
you are building public memory.