Why Do People Clean? The Psychology of Silo's Ritual

Every person sent out to clean does so. They put on the suit, walk to the sensors, and clean—even those who swore they wouldn't. Why?

The Answer

The Visor Lie The suit's visor shows a beautiful, healed world. Green fields. Blue skies. Hope.

The Final Gift People clean because they believe they're giving others a glimpse of truth—that the world outside is survivable.

The Psychological Trap It's the ultimate manipulation. Use hope to ensure compliance. Make the condemned into believers in their final moments.