The End of Quiet

The tiny town of Green Bank, hidden deep in the forests of West Virginia, is home to the world's largest radio telescope. 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, both residents and scientists have adapted to a life of enforced silence. 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 we explore 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.