Is it possible to think well with noise?
mynameishere: Or should I continue knocking on people's doors and complaining?This will only drive you to madness. You have a few practical options, mostly already covered:1) White (actually pink) noise generation. Cheapest way is to get a box fan and let it run.2) Active noise cancellation. You can get Bose headphones. Sony Walkmans have built-in noise cancellation that works ok.3) Best bet: Find a better place. Lots of buildings are designed such that noise is minimal. I'm in such a place right now.