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The Benefits and Risks of Using White Noise
53:17 - 1:05:21 (12:03)
Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the benefits of using pink noise for older individuals to aid in learning, but warns of the potential risks of using white noise for extended periods of time, as it may be detrimental to the development of the auditory system in young children.
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Exposure to loud sounds in a noisy environment can cause permanent hearing loss, while listening to specific noise at low levels can benefit learning.
53:17 - 58:17 (04:59)
Summary
Exposure to loud sounds in a noisy environment can cause permanent hearing loss, while listening to specific noise at low levels can benefit learning. The two-hit model suggests that working in loud environments without ear protection can cause irreversible damage to hearing.
ChapterThe Benefits and Risks of Using White Noise
EpisodeThe Science of Hearing, Balance & Accelerated Learning
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker describes how white noise can require more attentional effort due to having a broader frequency range than pink noise, which has more of a certain frequency.
58:17 - 1:05:21 (07:03)
Summary
The speaker describes how white noise can require more attentional effort due to having a broader frequency range than pink noise, which has more of a certain frequency. They suggest that when considering a white noise machine for sleep, it might be better to consider using pink noise instead, especially for babies.