http://www.nordicdesignblog.com/archives/1842 a blog about creative design and life in nordic countries Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:09:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.nordicdesignblog.com/archives/1842#comment-28795 Countess Jeanne Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:02:33 +0000 http://www.nordicdesignblog.com/?p=1842#comment-28795 <p>Obnoxious noise is generated by overly loud car stereos, to the degree that they are sometimes mistaken for bombs, earthquakes, and other disasters and acts of sabotage. When feckless police forces begin to crack down on them, then there will be a mitigation of horrific sounds in both cities and small towns. Till then, I don't want to hear people complaining about the sounds of men-at-work or human transit systems such as bus lines. Much of the soul-shattering noise produced today is made by spoiled citizens whose dogs bark non-stop, and whose stereos are meant to offend and/or draw attention--sort of like a moron's mating-call. Whereas the sound of industry is something by which we all benefit in the larger scope of human existence. Municipalities must first concentrate on the noise pollution elements that are easy to control. Just as all politics are local, most noise problems begin with personal consideration of one's neighbours. I commend the AEG-Electrolux effort, because noise can drive people crazy and cause them to lose precious sleep, making them less productive at work. Noise also causes unpeaceful situations among noisemakers and people who just want to live in peaceful coexistence with the world around them.</p> Obnoxious noise is generated by overly loud car stereos, to the degree that they are sometimes mistaken for bombs, earthquakes, and other disasters and acts of sabotage. When feckless police forces begin to crack down on them, then there will be a mitigation of horrific sounds in both cities and small towns. Till then, I don’t want to hear people complaining about the sounds of men-at-work or human transit systems such as bus lines. Much of the soul-shattering noise produced today is made by spoiled citizens whose dogs bark non-stop, and whose stereos are meant to offend and/or draw attention–sort of like a moron’s mating-call. Whereas the sound of industry is something by which we all benefit in the larger scope of human existence. Municipalities must first concentrate on the noise pollution elements that are easy to control. Just as all politics are local, most noise problems begin with personal consideration of one’s neighbours.
I commend the AEG-Electrolux effort, because noise can drive people crazy and cause them to lose precious sleep, making them less productive at work. Noise also causes unpeaceful situations among noisemakers and people who just want to live in peaceful coexistence with the world around them.

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