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
Posted: October 8, 2023
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 sounds