The cell phone half alogue is noise we can't ignore. our brains are compelled to fill in the missing information. As with anything that exacts a cost, there are benefits as well. We should also appreciate the strategic application of sound for the benefit of our species and other species.
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?