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Why I've stopped using headphones on my morning walk to the station
Missing sounds around you increases your chance of getting hurt.
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jones.nancy5d ago
What kinds of things do you notice hearing now? I made the same choice last winter after a close call with a cyclist I didn't hear coming up behind me. That little ding of a bike bell is a way more important sound than my playlist.
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terryk285d ago
Makes total sense to keep your ears open. I had a close call with a delivery van that I didn't hear coming. Now I pay attention to engine noises and footsteps around me. It feels less lonely somehow, hearing the city wake up. Staying safe is just a bonus.
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miles2794d ago
Scary how easy it is to miss those sounds, right? Happened to me too, I nearly got hit once and now I really listen.
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