Two better questions are why and how. Know the reason(s) and understand the purpose, method(s) and technique(s).

Another point. Is it really utter and complete silence 24x7? Or is it more a deep and pervasive clarity and serenity resulting in more skillful use of a tool? The big "problem" for most is the "Story of Me" that is constantly playing in the background. For what it's worth mindfulness is a great tool for taming the default network and its propensity to play that story on an endless loop.