> I think it's to drown out the feeling of existential dread of actually having to hear yourself. To a certain extent, this is actually true. I have read more

> I think it's to drown out the feeling of existential dread of actually having to hear yourself. To a certain extent, this is actually true. I have read more than a few stories recently where people have literally said they hate quietness, and need noise surrounding them (especially other people), so that they didn't have to be alone with their thoughts. I find that to be depressing.