This is an interesting concern. While noise-canceling headphones are great for reducing distractions and protecting ears from constant loud noise, it’s possible that prolonged use could affect how the brain processes sound naturally.
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It makes sense that relying too much on technology to filter out noise might reduce the brain’s ability to do it on its own. This could explain why some young people are experiencing difficulties with sound interpretation despite having normal hearing.
If this turns out to be a real issue, do you think headphone manufacturers should introduce “adaptive noise cancellation” that allows more natural sound exposure over time?
