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As the prevalence of hearing loss among the younger population segments soars, the finger is usually pointed at the typical culprit: loud music. With the proliferation of iPods, thumping clubs and loud concerts, the current generation of 15-35 year olds (including the team at Audicus) has been exposed to more excessive decibels than any generation before that. In fact, a study done by England’s Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) showed that social noise levels have tripled since the 1980s.
But what is it about loud music that gives us such a high? Sure, there’s the energy and excitement that comes with the sensory overload of an amazing concert or dance floor. Who hasn’t been through the almost transcendental experience of really living the music in a packed concert with thousands of other aficionados? That base line permeating our interiors? Music, especially loud and unquestionable music, seems to provide the unifying glue and gets everyone in tune with the overall experience. But there also seems to be a more physical explanation. Read more . . .
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For more articles from Audicus, visit http://audicus.wordpress.com/.
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Why do humans get a kick out of loud music?
As the prevalence of hearing loss among the younger population segments soars, the finger is usually pointed at the typical culprit: loud music. With the proliferation of iPods, thumping clubs and loud concerts, the current generation of 15-35 year olds (including the team at Audicus) has been exposed to more excessive decibels than any generation before that. In fact, a study done by England’s Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) showed that social noise levels have tripled since the 1980s.But what is it about loud music that gives us such a high? Sure, there’s the energy and excitement that comes with the sensory overload of an amazing concert or dance floor. Who hasn’t been through the almost transcendental experience of really living the music in a packed concert with thousands of other aficionados? That base line permeating our interiors? Music, especially loud and unquestionable music, seems to provide the unifying glue and gets everyone in tune with the overall experience. But there also seems to be a more physical explanation. Read more . . .
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Thank you Audicus!
If you would like to write a guest post or showcase your blog, please contact me or read more about guest posting here.
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