“The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.”

Hidden deep in the forests of West Virginia lies the tiny town of Green Bank, where residents and scientists have adapted to a life of enforced silence, which more or less resembles the technological world as it was before the 1990s. This is home to the world’s largest radio telescope. An instrument so sensitive, if scientists want to listen to an iPhone on Mars, they can. This extraordinary sensitivity means that even the slightest signals can interfere with the telescope. That is why cell phones, WiFi, and microwave ovens are heavily restricted in The Quiet Zone. In this isolated area many people who believe they suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity – a disputed, mysterious illness – are finding shelter within the Quiet Zone’s borders.

But what happens when WiFi and smartphones suddenly infiltrate the peaceful backcountry? How will it impact the delicate balance of the community? How do scientists deal with the increase of disturbance?

These are the questions that are explored through intimate character-driven stories. “The End of Quiet” delves deep into a remote region where cutting-edge technology collides with a simpler way of life, revealing unforgettable personalities beneath the shadow of a colossal radio dish.