Silence and quiet are constantly present in everyday life and politics, but why do we rarely talk about them? We love silence, the calmness when we need it, yet we can hardly endure it when faced with its opposite. In secrecy, we conceal something that protects us and helps us live. On the other hand, some matters are literally silenced that need to be addressed to enable healing. Subjects are silenced by dictatorial behavior - a communicative display of power. This book describes and analyzes human behavior in relation to silence from a social psychological, cultural historical, and philosophical perspective. The author compellingly shares his experiences, thoughts, text research, and expert discussions surrounding this multifaceted topic, thereby creating new, surprising connections.