[giardini]

grog_tremor says>"I sometimes wear earbuds or headphones just to avoid people trying to talk to me. I'm not even listening to anything, those things are completely silent. I just don't want contact with people."<

So you're essentially a hermit surrounded by a society! You may share some characteristics with those who meditate, deaf persons, the autistic et al but, to your advantage, you have the option of hearing.

I must admit sometimes I need some silence.