Silence by Erling Kagge Summary
Overview of Silence
In "Silence," explorer Erling Kagge reveals why inner quiet is our most precious resource in today's chaotic world. Would you rather receive an electric shock than sit alone with your thoughts? Harvard research suggests many would - a disturbing reality this transformative book challenges.
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The Quiet Revolution: Discovering Wonder in a Noisy World
In our hyperconnected age, silence has become the ultimate luxury. Norwegian polar explorer Erling Kagge understands this profoundly-not as a monk or meditation guru, but as someone who has experienced the most extreme environments on Earth. As the first person to reach the "three poles" (North Pole, South Pole, and Mount Everest), his perspective on silence emerges from places few humans will ever visit. Yet his message resonates universally: the possibility of finding wonder through silence exists in our everyday lives, if only we'd pause to notice it. The journey begins with a simple question sparked by poet Jon Fosse's cryptic line: "there is a love no one remembers." When asked what it meant, Fosse replied, "In a way it is the silence that speaks." This enigmatic response launched an exploration into silence's profound role in human experience-a thread woven through spiritual and intellectual traditions across cultures and centuries.
The Inner Landscape of Wonder and Silence
Lessons from the Polar Extremes
Our Flight from Ourselves
The Luxury of Disconnection
The Universe Within and Beyond
Finding Your Own South Pole
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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