New paper! Its main idea is simple but overlooked: rumination isn’t just persistent negative thinking. It can also involve losing the ability to stop inner speech. This explains why rumination feels overwhelming and why practices cultivating inner silence make a difference.

doi.org/10.1080/0020...

I'm talking about the medicalisation of silence at a philosophy workshop at @swanseauni.bsky.social on Friday. Looking forward to the seaside air and talks by the other speakers, including @annabortolan.bsky.social!

Hope you can attend (in person or online): philevents.org/event/show/1...