Living Quietly: What would happen to the world if there was no sound?

Sound is everywhere. Each morning we wake up, we can hear different sounds from our surroundings. Like the ringing of the alarm clock, music playing on a radio, chirping of birds, horns from cars passing by and neighbors talking. We have become accustomed to these sounds that the mere thought of living quietly with no sound is just unthinkable. But what if there was really no sound at all? What will happen to the world?

Having no sound would throw the whole world into chaos. No one will be able to communicate effectively, thus creating a chain reaction that will eventually affect everybody. People would have a hard time understanding each other and will cause confusion and frustration. Doctors, teachers, policemen, pilots and other professions wouldn’t be able to do their jobs properly, affecting those who need their services. The mass media, which serves as our tool of communication and information, will be very limited. Everyone will suffer as a result.

Aside from chaos, we will also experience dullness and boredom. Music and entertainment will have no meaning since we will not be hearing any sound. People will also be discouraged to start a conversation due to the fact that they won’t be able to express themselves or relay their messages effectively. Without sound, our lives will simply be empty. Lots of things will not be possible to do without sound. It is an important factor in our lives that we need in order to live and thrive.

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