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Weed Eater Triggered A Screaming Reaction
- James Lindsay describes being driven bonkers by a neighbor using a weed eater for 45 minutes.
- He uses the story to illustrate how irregular noise causes more strain than steady background sounds.
Cut News Consumption Dramatically
- Turn off cable news and treat most news as noise to reduce mental clutter.
- Limit political consuming to short daily windows and avoid live, sensational coverage.
Highway Noise Became A Soothing River
- He contrasts living beside Interstate 40 where highway noise became like a relaxing river.
- The comparison shows humans can adapt to steady stimuli but not to erratic disruptions.