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Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by fuzzygaz »

steve1977 wrote: post #144

What I find interesting is that the article seems to imply that wearing earbuds to isolate is somewhat "unnatural" (for lack of a better term). However it does not take into account that the kind of social interactions where people wear earbuds (i.e. loud and busy environments with many strangers, often physically closer than comfortable) is unnatural to begin with. For me, isolating myself acoustically is a way to n…

They have even more utility for folks on the spectrum who can struggle with sensory overload.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by oxonia »

steve1977 wrote: post #144

What I find interesting is that the article seems to imply that wearing earbuds to isolate is somewhat "unnatural" (for lack of a better term). However it does not take into account that the kind of social interactions where people wear earbuds (i.e. loud and busy environments with many strangers, often physically closer than comfortable) is unnatural to begin with. For me, isolating myself acoustically is a way to n…

They are useful for blocking the obnoxious sounds that modern life impose upon us. The largest consumer hardware chain in Australia, 'Bunnings', plays a notice over the store loudspeakers regularly (perhaps every 15-30 minutes) warning that violence against staff will not be tolerated.

I'm not in any way an anxious person, but for some reason, the constant suggestion that I'm in a place where violence is a risk makes me feel upset so much that I don't visit my local store without my noise-cancelling AirPods.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by brachkow »

The biggest effect of AirPods was that people stopped asking you to pull out the earphones when they talk to you.

At early college age I was dealing with stress that I for some reason had in a crowded city, and my main help was listening to rhythmic music all the time.

What annoyed me a lot that people from a coffee shop workers to beggars were making me more stressed by insisting that I must get my headphones out before the conversation began.

With release of wireless Apple EarPods this behavior completely disappeared in a following year.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by fragmede »

Cockbrand wrote: post #221
fragmede wrote: post #146

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If I didn't want to talk to a person, I'd just take a Waymo.

This may not always be an option for the somewhat more than 8 billion people who don't live in areas served by Waymo.

How long do you think that's going to be true? The other "gotcha" is that some 26 percent of humans aren't on the Internet.

I'm sorry, the guidelines state that we should assume the strongest possible argument.

What part of the world could possibly reject the onslaught of an American advertising campaign? If you don't have TVs to see our ads on, well give them to ya!

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by embedding-shape »

9dev wrote: post #741
ptmcc wrote: post #441

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Introvert doesn't mean one doesn't enjoy socializing, just that one needs quiet down time to recharge from it. Extroverts tend to be energized by socialization. It's also not always so cleanly binary, either. I really hate that introversion gets conflated with social anxiety or misanthropy on the internet.

well, and I dislike that people feel the need to desperately label themselves with some affliction. At some point you're just pretty close to the center of the bell curve.

I'm not sure if you're talking about me self-labeling myself as "introvert" earlier, or specifically about the comment you replied to and the "social anxiety or misanthropy" parts, but I don't see either "extrovert" or "introvert" as any sort of afflictions, more like preferences.

I'd agree "hate" is a strong word and maybe a bit exaggerated, I hope at least.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by dillydogg »

mrinterweb wrote: post #513
_the_inflator wrote: post #346

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Exactly. Noise cancelling is a treasure. And what I really like about them is the ease of use. The moment I start talking to someone, automagically the NC is paused as well as any audio you were listening to. It sounds so easy but is really running smoothly. Over time Apple really perfected the workings. This blend is what makes them so valuable for me. I don’t have to manually do anything, simply speak and interact…

> And people now don’t feel neglected when you keep the Pods in your ear. I disagree with this. Pods in ears are essentially a "do not disturb" sign for most people. Being around people who regularly have the "do not disturb" sign feels neglecting. People who might initiate conversation don't know if they will even be heard if they try to talk, so why bother. I would rather be alone than in a room of people who are a…

This is how I interpret headphones in/on people's ears. I live in a mid-sized town in the US and I swear it's over 80% of people I see walking through the forest trail system have headphones in. I wave and say hello to everyone without headphones. I find it bizarre how many people go outside and walk in the forest just to block out the natural sounds. Or how everyone in the grocery store has them in. I feel like I'm surrounded by androids without an interest in human interaction. Or maybe more generally, I'm suspicious of the impulse to always have something to listen to, like music, a podcast, or an audiobook. Oh well, I suspect I'm just being an old man. I'm glad they have found a way to make going out more enjoyable.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by frumiousirc »

_jw wrote: post #215
wcrossbow wrote: post #213

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Sorry but no! On my corner of the world it's not allowed but more importantly it's dangerous. When riding your bike you must have all your senses fully engaged. First day I got on my new ride my dad gave me a piece of biker wisdom: You are the weakest and smallest vehicle ( ) on the road, watch out and drive like nobody can see you or cares about you. ( ) Bicycles and other light vehicles excluded

I ride with AirPods on, no content playing, just transparency mode. It cuts harsh wind noise, maintains 3D acoustics, and keeps me safer as a result. They’re a hearing aid for me in this case.

> cuts harsh wind noise

They look a little silly but cat-ears work surprisingly well.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by antonymoose »

oxonia wrote: post #752
steve1977 wrote: post #144

What I find interesting is that the article seems to imply that wearing earbuds to isolate is somewhat "unnatural" (for lack of a better term). However it does not take into account that the kind of social interactions where people wear earbuds (i.e. loud and busy environments with many strangers, often physically closer than comfortable) is unnatural to begin with. For me, isolating myself acoustically is a way to n…

They are useful for blocking the obnoxious sounds that modern life impose upon us. The largest consumer hardware chain in Australia, 'Bunnings', plays a notice over the store loudspeakers regularly (perhaps every 15-30 minutes) warning that violence against staff will not be tolerated. I'm not in any way an anxious person, but for some reason, the constant suggestion that I'm in a place where violence is a risk makes…

Is it just me or do places that have “no violence against staff” warnings tend to have the rudest staff? It’s starting to become a signal that the place is best avoided.

Unfortunately that avoidance doesn’t work too well for TSA or my local hospital.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by wolvoleo »

goodmythical wrote: post #709
wolvoleo wrote: post #691

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Well yes I think so. It is fun and cool. I love my crazy outfits too. It's not really about the peers though it's nice getting compliments at parties. It's more about feeling good about myself and feeling like it matches who I am. Also they feel really good due to the materials being very smooth. Latex in particular is really like a second skin. I would never feel good in a business suit because it's not who I am. Ev…

And you can't see, at all, that the folks who choose to wear business suits feel precisely the same way? That they like getting compliments from the people they interact with? That it makes them feel good about themselves and feel like it matches who they are? That the suit feels good too them due to the materials being quality and expensive? That they would never feel good in leather because it's not who they are? T…

It's not all about compliments. Those are not that important.

But if a business suit matches who they are then I'm not really interested in them. Which is what I said in the first place. I really hate business and the kind of people that spew PR bullshit on LinkedIn for example.

Re: The AirPods Effect

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Post by tamimio »

steve1977 wrote: post #144

What I find interesting is that the article seems to imply that wearing earbuds to isolate is somewhat "unnatural" (for lack of a better term). However it does not take into account that the kind of social interactions where people wear earbuds (i.e. loud and busy environments with many strangers, often physically closer than comfortable) is unnatural to begin with. For me, isolating myself acoustically is a way to n…

Most times when I wear them (or any other Bluetooth headphones) they are turned off, just so no one talk to me.
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