For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion or survival. Nature supplied the backdrop – wind, water, animals – and music surfaced in hunting ...

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Three principles of audio happiness A simple principle is to match the sound environment to the kind of thinking you're doing. Some types of louder sound can support repetitive work, while quieter ...

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On airplanes, in classrooms, and across café tables, people often lean toward me with earnest eyes and tell me what they want to do with their lives—what they hope to create or become. I listen, then ...

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Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know. There’s a difference, of course, between “putting ...