Name: Shh! Sound health in 8 steps
Uploaded: 2010-09-23T13:55:00Z
Duration: 6 min 57 s
Description: Julian Treasure says our increasingly noisy world is gnawing away at our mental health -- even costing lives. He lays out an 8-step plan to soften this sonic assault (starting with those cheap earbuds) and restore our relationship with sound.

Julian Treasure says our increasingly noisy world is gnawing away at our mental health -- even costing lives. He lays out an 8-step plan to soften this sonic assault (starting with those cheap earbuds) and restore our relationship with sound.

Shh! Sound health in 8 steps

Modern life bombards people with noise that harms mental and physical well-being, with studies showing 200,000 deaths per year in Europe linked to excessive noise. Even headphones bring risks like hearing loss and 'schizophonia,' disconnecting senses from reality. Yet, conscious listening, natural sounds, and intentional soundscapes can restore harmony and boost health. Small changes in how sound is received and created can transform daily life.

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