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The Economist published an article highlighting that Europe lacks a single company in the global top 25, while the US has 20. The article suggests that Europe's risk-averse culture, partly due to expensive severance costs, hinders innovation.

Dr. Konstantina Stankovic explained that the auditory system can be more sensitive after being in a quiet environment, similar to how the visual system reacts to changes in light. This highlights the importance of gradual exposure to normal sound levels.

Hearing thresholds can predict the city someone lives in because different environments shape auditory experiences and sensitivities.

Hearing thresholds can be influenced by the sonic imprints of the environments we live in, such as cities with unique noise profiles.

Dr. Konstantina Stankovic emphasized that people with tinnitus should try to distract themselves from it, as focusing on the condition can exacerbate the neural circuitry involved. This approach is supported by clinical recommendations and imaging studies showing hyperactivity in the inferior colliculus.

A safe rule of thumb for headphone use is that if someone else can hear what you're listening to, it's too loud. This is crucial for parents to ensure their children's hearing safety.

Cities have unique sonic imprints that shape residents' hearing thresholds, affecting how they perceive sounds based on their environment.

Hearing thresholds can be influenced by the sonic environment of a city, affecting how people perceive sound based on where they live.

In Europe, the removal of subsidies led to a choppy but upward growth in the EV market, suggesting a similar trend might occur in the U.S.

For every 3-decibel increase in sound intensity, the safe time exposure is halved. For example, 80 decibels is safe for 8 hours, but 83 decibels is only safe for 4 hours.