Humans largely focus on sight, with 90% of the information transmitted to our brain being visual1. So it’s not surprising that we place so much value on our home’s aesthetics. But what about our other senses? In our instalment on sleep last month, I discussed the impact that noise can have on our ability to get a good night’s rest, but the true impact of sound extends far beyond the four walls of the bedroom.
Our hearing has evolved to help us survive
