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The Impact of Noise and Silence on Well-Being

This chapter examines the effects of noise pollution on human health and emotional stability, contrasting it with the benefits of silence found in nature. It discusses personal experiences related to sound and silence, including therapeutic uses of sensory deprivation and the insights gained from periods of boredom during a caribou hunting expedition. The conversation highlights the need for societal awareness of noise's detrimental impacts and the restorative power of quiet.

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