I live in a big city and notice this a lot as well. I’m starting to reduce my headphone usage. My hearing is getting worse at a young age.
I don’t think the default should be needing to have a soundtrack to your life. I’m a long distance runner and often run 15-20+ miles without music or headphones. It’s nice
> I’m a long distance runner and often run 15-20+ miles without music or headphones. It’s nice
https://youtube.com/shorts/aqWDyakwRg8?si=LZddNysBymNXLgZI
Jesus H. Christ, what a terrible day to have ears and eyes. Who even consumes this “content”?
Thank you, don’t worry you are not alone.
People who you think you're better than.
I often use over-ear headphones as ear-protectors rather than sound sources. It muffles the outside world, leaving me free to think.
I suspect in-ears have degraded my hearing, so I don't use them any more.
I just got some ear plugs that swimmers wear, quite nice