Silence, in its broadest sense, can be defined as the absence of sound that does not draw attention and that which ceases communication. Contrary to silence, noise which emanates from moving vehicles or conflict between people is considered distracting and attention drawing. And in an epoch where technology comes with noisy contraptions and people strive to either build or break down others or even structures, silence can be viewed as the best possible answer. Known to speak a thousand words, this essay will support silence as the best answer for health reasons, navigating internet bullying and weighing on debates.

Among the early 20^th century research on noisy neighborhoods and the impact on health, results indicated that people residing in noisy places such as near factories, busy highways, battle and war zones, and airports are prone to developing high blood pressure which, if viewed through the same lens of health, predisposes such individuals to sleep disturbances, ear problems, and heart diseases. A 2017 report by the World Health Organization also echoes these findings by revealing that 360 people worldwide residing in busy cities suffer from hearing losses, and 32 million are accounted for by children (Alex, 2017). With these health concerns engendered by city noises, people should opt to reside in peaceful and quiet places, making silence the best possible answer for the 21st-century people.