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Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?

Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?

Update: 2025-12-02
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New research out of Auckland University has revealed we're really bad at discerning sounds. Sam Schwarzkopf an Associate Professor of Health Science chats to Jesse about why.
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Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?

Why are we so bad at discerning sounds?