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Future Sonic Utopia Vision
- Our cities' sounds have changed drastically over the last century and keep evolving.
- Designing tomorrow's soundscape requires deliberate collective effort to create a sonic utopia.
Health Impact of Noise
- Loud noises cause hearing loss and trigger stress hormone release affecting health.
- Noise exposure also impairs children's behavior and academic performance significantly.
Maglev Trains Reduce Noise
- Maglev trains float above tracks using magnets, resulting in quieter, smoother rides.
- Their adoption can drastically reduce the screeching noise of conventional rail travel.