“It's all about thinking, not just about the noise, but about the sounds around us, those that can be an ally and a resource for us, and kind of think in a proactive way about sound. And when we are building our buildings, when we are designing our cities to design with the sound in mind” – Chris Berdik Today’s featured author is a husband, father, Harvard graduate, and award-winning science journalist, Chris Berdik. Chris and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World - and How We Can Take It Back”, the hidden health impacts of noise pollution, the importance of soundscape design, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Chris to write a book about noise How noise and air pollution often share sources and impact environmental health The limitations of measuring noise by decibels alone and the importance of context Why Your Ears Are Eavesdropping on Your Sleep What Chris learned about himself after writing his 2 nd book Chris’ Site: https://www.chrisberdik.com/ Chris’ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B009MI01U0/allbooks The opening track is titled, “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sun Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… Ep. 732 – “From Financial Struggles & Tinnitus to Relief & Success” with Wayne Altman (@wayneraltman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-732-from-financial-struggles-tinnitus-to-relief-success-with-wayne-altman-wayneraltman/ 179 - "Indistractable" with Nir Eyal (@nireyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/179-indistractable-with-nir-eyal-nireyal/ #Bonus Ep. - “Touched By The Music”: Dave Combs On Inspiring And Uplifting People’s Lives (@DavidMCombs): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-touched-by-the-music-dave-combs-on-inspiring-and-uplifting-peoples-lives-davidmcombs/ Ep. 438 – “Acoustic Leadership” with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/ Ep. 849 – How to Have Sensational Sleep with Dr. Stacey Duckett (@StaceyDuckett): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-849-how-to-have-sensational-sleep-with-dr-stacey-duckett-staceyduckett/ 157 - "No Sweat Speaking" with Allan Kaufman & Allan Misch (@NoSweatSpeaking): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/157-no-sweat-speaking-with-allan-kaufman-allan-misch-nosweatspeaking/ #Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/ #Bonus Ep. - “How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age” with Daniel Sih: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-how-to-unplug-unwind-and-think-clearly-in-the-digital-age-with-daniel-sih/
