The science shows that most humans are not nearly as sensitive to sound as whales. Most guide lines say that sounds above 85 desibles are physically harmful. But think of all the base line sounds we barely notice. The hum of a refrigerator is around forty decibles, dishwasher 75. A window air conditioner more than 80. What she say, she said what i can't believe at she wals say, one sided phone call.
The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity?