If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’ve never heard the silence quite this loud before,” you know the feeling it brings. The other people around you are holding their tongues, unable to speak, or hoping that someone will speak up and break the silence. The person who says this is either hoping that someone will break the silence, or is simply enjoying the stirring of the pot.
Quietness
The word “quiet” has many definitions. Some people use it to describe a lack of sound, while others use it to describe a quiet space. Either way, quiet is a quality that is important to people. A person’s ears may be sensitive to sound, but quietness is more subtle. Generally speaking, quiet means not trying to make any noise.
There are laws that address noise levels, including those from the USEPA and the Queensland Environmental Protection (Noise Policy) 1997. These laws establish maximum levels for noise, but quietness is an intrinsic value that should not be compromised.
Power of silence
Silence is a powerful tool that helps us connect with others and solve problems. Silence is also a way of integrating neural circuits. Silence can help us focus on our goals and build our power. When we use silence well, we can speak with more authority speaks louder than words.
Silence can also help us to relax. It is believed that ten minutes of silence can improve memory in people with amnesia. It has also been proven that two minutes of silence can reduce stress levels. Silence is known to lower blood cortisol levels and adrenaline. It also reduces blood pressure and improves blood circulation. Taking a walk in nature will help you feel calmer and less stressed.
The Power of Silence explores different aspects of silence and argues that silence has powerful communicative power. The book also gives an overview of related research and shows how silence is used in different fields. The author uses a Polish, Amish, and feminist background to examine the importance of silence in communication.
Motion after effect
The motion after effect is a powerful illusion of motion that arises when we have previously been exposed to a motion in the opposite direction. For example, after viewing flowing water, rocks by a waterfall may seem to drift upward. This effect arises from a selective adaptation of cells tuned to respond to direction of movement. The resulting reduced responsiveness results in false motion signals during competitive interactions among detector outputs.
Quietness as a way to “be” with another person
Quietness can be a powerful tool for building strong relationships and resolving conflict. However, it is crucial to understand the difference between “silence” and “giving the silent treatment.” Quietness can affect the human body in a variety of ways, including lowering blood pressure, preventing plaque from forming in the arteries, and promoting good hormone regulation.
Taking a vow of silence is not a permanent solution. Instead, it is best to use it during important moments and in appropriate situations. If you feel uncomfortable with silence, try talking to a therapist. He or she can help you better understand yourself. It is important to accept who you are and your own feelings.
Censorship as a way to silence free speech
The debate over censorship as a means of silence free speech is hardly new. It began in the 17th century when merchant newspapers and coffee houses created a public sphere where liberal ideas were debated, discussed, and debated again. Today, however, this public sphere is experiencing unprecedented upheavals as social media and online communities grow and become a dominant force in the culture. Today, political commentary and online discussions bypass traditional bottlenecks and clash with different cultural expectations and norms. While it may be convenient to claim that censorship is a problem, such a stance will not restore the traditional cultural order.
In an effort to protect our society from the threat of censorship, we must ensure that government agencies are accountable for their actions. This means that censorship requests should be thoroughly reviewed before being implemented. In the EU, for example, the European Commission has worked with 12 NGOs to report hate speech on the internet and assessed the companies’ compliance with their hate speech agreements. Similarly, we must require government officials to identify themselves when reporting content to online platforms. Furthermore, companies should have a separate reporting channel for governmental authorities.
