If indeed silence is gold, it is also becoming as rare as gold. It seems that this so called progress of man includes a rising volume of noise. In every home a most modern stereo or television will fill the rooms with “sound”. Between sunrise and sunset, streets and highways are a constant source of noise from cars, busses, and trucks. You can pass any factory or construction area and the roar of its machinery will make your ears ring. Music is played in every supermarket, most restaurants, and many offices. Big cities of the world are well known for their noisiness. Noise pollution is the new side effect of our technological age along with the lack of respect. For man and for the environment. Day or night, the sound of noise fills the air. It seems that the soothing effects of silence are nowhere to be found. Even the quiet of our carefully protected wilderness areas can be invaded by a passing airliner. We are learning, finally, that silence is a natural resource and must be protected by law. It appears that we all find company in sound, but at the same time, we all demand a little quietness and respect from time to time. Extracted from NEC–Teacher’s Annotated Edition.
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