02/02/2026
It circulates as a modern aphorism, but it sounds like a classic one.
Chris usually invokes it when talking about:
• avoidance behaviors (dopamine, scrolling, noise, over-consumption)
• emotional discomfort
• introspection vs distraction
• why people feel “stuck” despite having information
Silence is not just literal quiet — it’s:
• unmediated attention
• absence of stimulation
• space where suppressed emotions and unexamined truths surface
The “answers” are actually, already known, but:
• inconvenient
• uncomfortable
• identity-threatening
So the psyche keeps itself busy.