Sept. 10, 2018
TSP061 - The Absence of Silence: Is technology engulfing us in a world of noise?
The short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health.
Duration - 24:32
VoxBox: Assorted YouTube segments
Highlights:
- Impact of technology on sound and noise levels
- Effects of sound on hearing impairment
- Characteristics of sound: frequency, quality, and loudness
- Measurement of sound volume in decibels
- Introduction of noise pollution through technology
- Positive and negative aspects of sound
- Challenges faced by people with hearing impairment
- "Wall of sound" technique used by producer Phil Spector
- Seeking out quiet spaces to escape noise pollution
- Importance of protecting hearing and limiting exposure to loud s
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