Come on feel the noise - how I unplugged my headphones and reconnected with the world

Loved this article because I’d never really thought about how/why we wore headphones and how this impacts us and the people around us. Most notably becoming more aware of your surroundings, hearing the familiar noises of the city, but also staying open to spontaneous interactions and exposing ourselves to opportunities to engage with others around us. I loved that this also gave the author more time for reflection, letting thoughts and ideas come up vs just cramming more "things" in her head. I will try and leave my headphones at home at least once a week (baby steps...)

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jun/09/come-on-feel-the-noise-how-i-unplugged-my-headphones-and-reconnected-with-the-world