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Read more about the article When Silence Becomes the Most Expensive Feature

When Silence Becomes the Most Expensive Feature

  • Post author:busyocelot29
  • Post published:January 26, 2026
  • Post category:Society & Culture
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The sound that isn’t there There are moments when the phone stays quiet and the room feels unfamiliar. Not empty, just unassigned. Silence as a condition We used to notice…

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Read more about the article What “Smart” Means in a World of Defaults and Screens

What “Smart” Means in a World of Defaults and Screens

  • Post author:busyocelot29
  • Post published:January 26, 2026
  • Post category:Knowledge & Perspective
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The small promise of being “smart” Some words feel harmless until they become a job title. “Smart” used to mean a person who paid attention. Now it means a product…

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