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- Technology allows us to create personalized sonic bubbles for auditory escapism and control.
- White noise machines and nature recordings have demonstrated the calming effects of nature sounds and inspired the development of noise-canceling headphones and future wearable technology.
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Creating Sonic Bubbles: Controlling Our Sonic Environment
The podcast explores how we use technology to control our sonic environment, creating personal sonic bubbles. It discusses the historical evolution of sonic control from Hugo Gernsbach's Isolator helmet to modern-day noise-canceling headphones and nature recordings. The podcast highlights the beneficial effects of white noise and nature sounds on our nervous system and attention. It also examines the potential future of wearable technology, such as herables, which could provide dynamic control over the sounds we hear. However, it raises the question of whether constant personal sonic bubbles isolate us from the real world and hinder human connection.
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