Comments on: The Sound of Silence

By: julielindahl

julielindahl — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:23:58 +0000

I think Alex’s comments summarize the contradictions and issues that face us when it comes to sound in our lives. Worcesterman, I share your thoughts completely when it comes to snow scooters. My feeling is that the only place where they should be used is in emergency winter situations where there is no other more efficient way of saving someone or for reindeer herding during cold months. Unfortunately, Swedish law is much more lax about how snow mobiles are used than Norway is which is why Norwegians like to come over to our side to ride snow scooters.

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By: worcesterman

worcesterman — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:47:36 +0000

I was enjoying a walk in the hills of Jamtland recently, near Storlien. Stopped for a while and wondered what the funny noise was – and realised it was my breathing. Sounded so loud but only because everything else was so still and quiet. Just stood and ejoyed the silence of a cold but clear day for maybe 10 minutes and felt so much better. Until someone started up their snomobile…

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By: Alex Coman

Alex Coman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:52:03 +0000

You must excuse my poor english, I can t concentrate myself, my kids are making a lot of noise now…

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By: Alex Coman

Alex Coman — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:49:40 +0000

Ancient Babylon, Athens, Rome, all human history is full of city noises.
The fetus hear the heartbeat, sound of flowing blood, the voice of his mother…All this noises means life.

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By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:53:51 +0000

It is too bad that the Swedish government could not find some land outside city limits and create a natural quiet park where people can hike, bird watch and just breathe. A quiet hour is so invigorating it really is good for ones health.

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By: Julie Lindahl

Julie Lindahl — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:43:58 +0000

Thanks for visiting Viktor and Monica. Viktor, I cannot agree with you more. We need to integrate silence into education as a cultural norm. Any ideas about how to do this are very welcome!

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By: Viktor

Viktor — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:08:29 +0000

It is serious problem of our time. I�m thirty-nine, but I�ve never been in a place where I couldn�t hear a sound of human�s presence. I think it is a high time to create reservations of silence. Natural silence is a same value as a clean water and air. In my opinion it must be educated as a cultural norm.

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By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:21:26 +0000

Oh I so agree with you about the silence there never seems to be anymore places to go to enjoy the peace and quiet unless you hike to the mountains.

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