Comment by j45

Interesting synopsis.

What resonated with me is if it can be sensitized one say, neuroplasticity can desensitize you the other way just as slowly.

Maybe buy headphones that let you adjust the level of noise cancelling gradually.

At the same time, noise pollution is a real issue and more of a drag on people's energy than realized. Using excellent ear plugs for short burts at a time is also useful for that reason.

Maybe it's a good thing noise cancelling ear buds could only have 5 hours or so of battery life at a time for both ears.