Serious question: what if that culture was an ancient one that no longer exists? Modern Egyptian culture is quite different from ancient Egypt. Is it immoral to, say, appropriate ancient Egyptian decor for a casino? (We probably can all agree that it’s tasteless, but that’s par for the course for casinos). Is it ok to make schlocky mummy movies? What about appropriating Neanderthal cave art? I’m just trying to understand if there’s any wiggle room or if it’s really as black-and-white as you suggest.
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