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Book of the Week: Silence: Episode 5

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Philosopher and explorer Erling Kagge examines the important role of silence in music.

Philosopher and explorer Erling Kagge examines the important role of silence in music.

Read by Cal MacAninch

“We live in the age of noise. Silence is almost extinct.”

Philosopher and adventurer Erling Kagge - the first person to reach the ‘three poles’ of North, South and the summit of Everest - explores the power of silence, examining the important part it plays in music.

Read by Cal MacAninch
Abridged and produced by Eilidh McCreadie

Book of the Week: Silence

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Philosopher and polar adventurer Erling Kagge explores the power of silence.

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