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Friday, October 15, 2010

SSSHHH, Be Quiet: a new requirement for technology

We are surrounded by sounds in our daily lives. Some, if not most, of them are outright noisy, a category that over burdens our lives.

What can be done to reduce the noise level? Will it be economically and technologically viable, cost efficient? Will it leave us at peace, meaning will it maximize our utility of having a serene environment around us? Who will pay for the ultimate cost? What will be the trade off for us and the businesses?

The following article appeared in The Economist on this topic.
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/10/noise_reduction


Courtesy: The Economist

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