Noise affects everybody differently.
Some city dwellers feel as if they’ve habituated to the commotion — until they try to fall asleep in the countryside, to the chorus of crickets. Other people live in rural communities that, once quiet, face the cacophony of bitcoin-mining operations.
Still more have tried and failed to soundproof their homes, living at the mercy of a neighbor’s stereo, a gas-powered leaf blower or a straight-pipe motorcycle several blocks away.
The New York Times explored the harmful effects of noise in a recent project that aimed to unpack the noise levels and sound qualities that can lead to long-term health consequences. Now, we want to hear about the role noise plays in your everyday life.
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