Freakonomics Radio Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)
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Sep 29, 2022 
In this thought-provoking discussion, Arlene Bronzaft, a noise pollution expert, and Josh Dean, a behavioral science professor, explore the resurgence of urban noise post-pandemic. They delve into how noise pollution affects health and productivity, highlighting its impact on children's literacy and cognitive development. They also discuss the hidden economic costs of noise and innovative strategies to combat its effects in workplaces. Their engaging dialogue underscores the urgent need for noise management in our increasingly chaotic environments.
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Ocean Soundscape
- Sound is crucial for marine mammals to understand their surroundings.
- They rely on sound more than vision, unlike land mammals.
Reef Revival
- Scientists played healthy reef sounds on underwater speakers in a degraded part of the Great Barrier Reef.
- This attracted fish who then stayed, demonstrating a potential tool for reef management.
Whale Stress
- After 9/11, ship traffic decreased in the Bay of Fundy, reducing ocean noise.
- Researchers found whale stress hormones decreased during this period.