In Pursuit of Silence

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 11, 2010

Author George Prochnik discusses the his new book In Pursuit of Silence, in which he explores the increasingly noisy society we live in and makes a case for a quieter world.

Is silence an important part of your life? Where do you find silence in the big city? Comment below!

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