Awareness
...of history
...of context
...of complexity
...of the way the world actually functions
...of the powers operating behind the scenes
...of the deals and decisions made behind closed doors
...of how global narratives are created, who drives them
...of how technology-ideology are all deeply connected
...the difference between rights and life
...the difference between drama, tragedy, and nightmare how the machinery of war and propaganda is built
...the difference between what is emotionally intense and what is truly destructive or devastating
Many things seem dramatic
Many things are dramatic
...a statement risks becoming just a reaction, rather than a meaningful contribution.
...Silence feels necessary right now.
I just want to say thank you, truly, for all the messages over the past few days. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who reached out, asked about my family, about Iran, and sent love and support.
It's a time of uncertainty, with many things unfolding at once emotionally, politically, and personally. I'm sorry I can't respond to each of you individually or speak in detail right now.
I'm choosing to remain mostly silent and not share my personal thoughts publicly, not because I don't care, but because of the complexity of the situation, the spread of misinformation, and the lack of space for open and free dialogue...
I hold onto hope that we will all see bright, peaceful days ahead... for you, for me, for all of us. 🌱
