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The Zone

In Defence of Quiet

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Ben Sixsmith
Jun 16, 2024
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Why do rich people love quiet, asks Xochitl Gonzalez for the Atlantic. Why indeed? Poor people don’t love being able to sleep. Poor people don’t enjoy focusing on their work and hobbies without gratuitous distractions. Poor people hate curling up with a nice book in peace. Poor people can’t stand being alone with their thoughts.

Sarcasm, of course. Poor …

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