Without Extra Noise. How to Protect Yourself from Anxious News and Return to the Joy of Life

A practical book full of deep research and insights on the mega-current trend of constant noise, which has become both familiar and harmful to us.
This guide to overcoming the noises of the modern world is not only in our ears... but also on our screens and in our heads. Drawing on knowledge in the fields of neurobiology, business, spirituality, politics, and the arts, Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz illustrate why acoustic, informational, and internal silence are so important for physical and psychological health, the resilience of ecological systems, and full public life.
To find out what silence is and to master the art of attaining it in any situation, the authors will take us on an incredible journey—we will visit the White House, death row cells at San Quentin prison, leading American universities' neurobiological laboratories, underground psychedelic circles, national parks, and on stage at a rock festival.

In this book, you will learn:
- How to turn off unnecessary noise in your consciousness.
- Why it is so important to live and work in silence at least from time to time.
- Numerous accessible practices for attaining that silence which we have learned to consider golden.

Justin Zorn held a responsible position in the U.S. Congress and simultaneously taught legislators meditation.
Having received his education as an economist and a specialist in psychological health at Harvard and Oxford, Justin has written for the Washington Post and several other publications. He is the co-founder of the consulting firm Astrea Strategies, which helps leaders and teams solve complex problems by combining contemplative techniques with readiness for action. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and three children.

Leigh Marz advises the leadership of large educational institutions, corporations, and federal agencies on creating environments that foster healthy collaboration. In her professional career, she has led a variety of initiatives in collaboration with the Green Science Policy Institute, Harvard University, IKEA, Google, and Kaiser Permanente, including training programs for developing a mindset for experimentation in NASA divisions and a decade-long multi-sector project aimed at reducing toxic chemicals in consumer products. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband and daughter.