In recent years, we see vast advancement in technology, particularly nano-technology. Whilst we marvel at how such unimaginable power and memory is possible to be imbued in little silicon chips, easing comfort levels and connectivity; at the same time some lesser evils arise.
Have you ever had the displeasure of commuting via public transport and was unceromoniously disturbed by some really loud, and often irksome, music? (Noise would be a better word in my humble opinion)
I have always thought these acts of inconsideration to be restricted to the follies of youth, but couple of days ago on the MRT - there was this middle-aged dark foreign worker who was blasting those Bollywood music off his mobile, to the (horror of the) entire carriage. He seemed to be in nirvana, belting the songs out himself and causing further audio nuisance (since his voice wasn't anything to crow about - wait a minute - ok, it sounded a little like crowing all right.)
I used to think that only certain ethnicities in particular, who liked to hang loose thinking public dispensing of their music made the world "more better" - were capable of such generous acts of sharing. But it has indeed become a universal phenomena crossing all cultural borders, and is spreading at an alarming pace, jeopardizing the tranquility of all public transportation systems and human eardrum safety.
Now there's a valid reason to get your own vehicle! At least if the music is not to your palate - you could simply switch to another channel, or in the worst of circumstances - switch the damned machine off.
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