Nina Kraus on Hearing, Noise, and Of Sound Mind

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English - November 29, 2021 11:30 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 4K ratings
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We undervalue our sense of hearing and we under-appreciate the impact sweet sounds and disturbing noises have on our well-being. Neuroscientist Nina Kraus of Northwestern University talks about her book, Of Sound Mind. Kraus argues that our listening affects our minds and brains in ways we ignore at our peril.