Inside the silence, the experience of the world's quietest room

Steve Orfield, founder of Orfield Laboratories, discusses the experience of being in an anechoic chamber, one of the quietest places on earth. Inside, all external sounds are absorbed, leaving only the sounds of one's own body, such as ear buzzing, joint movements, and heartbeat. These sounds are amplified, making them more noticeable. The chamber can be both relaxing and unsettling, with some people finding peace and others feeling claustrophobic. The experience varies greatly among individuals.

What is an anechoic chamber and how does it function?

Describe the sounds that a person might hear when inside an anechoic chamber.

How long do people typically last inside an anechoic chamber and why?

What are the reasons some people find the experience in an anechoic chamber relaxing while others find it fearful?

What does the phrase 'One person's peace and quiet is another's personal nightmare' imply in the context of an anechoic chamber?