Is silence helpful or harmful for a country’s growth? In many places, people choose silence not because they are wrong, but because the topic makes others uncomfortable — especially when it challenges national pride, reputation, or an institution. Silence can feel “safer” than conversation. Because speaking about safety can be interpreted as an attack. Because asking questions can be mistaken for accusation. Because sharing an experience can be labelled as defamation, hate, or an agenda. But saf