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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Helen Coffey

I put my phone in a drawer and spent 72 hours in silence – this is what I learned

Enjoy the silence: It can feel strange in our constantly busy world, but embracing the quiet is a good thing - (PA)

I think, therefore I am.

If this pearl of 17-century wisdom from French philosopher René Descartes holds true, I’m pretty sure I no longer exist.

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