VOICED : No cellphone or Wi Fi: enter the Appalachian's quietest hamlet

Green Bank, located in West Virginia, is part of the US National Radio Quiet Zone, where electromagnetic waves are restricted to protect the Green Bank Telescope. This unique environment affects communication, as cell phones and Wi-Fi are banned, fostering face-to-face interactions. The area attracts people with electromagnetic hypersensitivity, offering them a refuge. Despite technological advancements, the community remains committed to preserving its quiet, disconnected lifestyle, essential for astronomical research.

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