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Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)

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The Soundscape Odyssey

This chapter examines the evolutionary role of sound in both marine and terrestrial environments, particularly how marine mammals adapt to their auditory world. It highlights the challenges posed by human-generated noise on whale populations and the surprising connections between environmental sounds and animal well-being. Additionally, it explores personal experiences with noise sensitivity, including conditions like misophonia, and discusses the cultural significance of our evolving relationship with sound.

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