{"id":191143,"date":"2025-12-15T01:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/silence-is-no-longer-a-right-but-a-privilege\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T01:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:17:37","slug":"silence-is-no-longer-a-right-but-a-privilege","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/silence-is-no-longer-a-right-but-a-privilege\/","title":{"rendered":"Silence is No Longer a Right, But a Privilege"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Last year I spent almost 300 dollars on some AirPods Pro. The only reason I didn’t settle for the normal ones was the noise cancellation. I didn’t buy them to listen to music better. I bought them not to listen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Price of Peace in Urban Life<\/h2>\n

On the subway, I often see people with cheap headphones, which do little to shield them from the surrounding cacophony. The noise from the carriage, street musicians, and loud TikTok videos from passengers intrudes upon what should be a private moment. That experience of constant noise is reserved for those who cannot afford to escape it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Journey through Urban Noise<\/h3>\n

Years ago, I worked in the kitchen of a fast-food chain, where I endured eight hours of sizzling irons, bubbling fryers, and screaming customers. Afterward, each apartment I moved to seemed to resonate with sound. My first apartment in Madrid was no different; I could hear every show my neighbor watched. That all-enveloping noise served as a constant reminder of my place in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Evolution of Noise<\/h2>\n

In the past, noise often signified power\u2014a roaring V8 engine or the clacks of a typewriter. Today, however, the sounds around us feel less impressive and more like an imposition. From construction sites to the demands of public transportation, noise follows us everywhere, while silence has become something to earn.<\/p>\n

The Acoustic Divide in Urban Living<\/h3>\n

Modern cities have developed what seems like acoustic layers. Properties near airports are valued less, while those by busy highways are cheaper due to shaking windows. In neighborhoods surrounded by endless construction and sirens, it is often those who cannot afford better living conditions who suffer through persistent noise.<\/p>\n

Access to Silence: A Modern Luxury<\/h2>\n

Those who can afford triple-glazed windows, soundproofing, and heavy doors enjoy a different quality of life. At airports, VIP lounges aren’t exclusive because of faster WiFi; they offer a reprieve from the surrounding chaos. On trains like the AVE, there are special silent carriages<\/a> available, but they are limited, underscoring how scarce true silence has become.<\/p>\n

Redefining Control over Our Environments<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not merely about decibel levels; it\u2019s about having a choice<\/strong>. While my elderly neighbor might not have been that noisy, the frustration stemmed from the inability to opt out of it. I paid to live in that space, yet silence felt like a luxury I couldn’t demand. My AirPods represent something different: a means to control what enters my world, even if just temporarily. That is modern luxury.<\/p>\n

The Status of Silence in Contemporary Society<\/h2>\n

In today’s society, status is no longer expressed through loud cars or jangling watches; instead, it’s manifested through the ability to find silence. To live without interruptions<\/strong>, without annoying vibrations, and without foreign voices peeking through thin walls is a privilege that many strive for.<\/p>\n

My AirPods do not just filter noise; they filter reality. And this power, in today’s world, comes with a price tag.<\/p>\n

In Xataka | It wasn’t too long ago that flying was a rite of passage, a sign of aspiration. Nowadays, many dread the experience.<\/p>\n

Featured image | omid armin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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