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On hearing and listening.
They are very different things
Some people might have amazing hearing, but are not very good at listening, to either what they are listening to, or saying.
This is really important for audiophiles, and, for everyone in general in order to live a meaningful life.
Great hearing is of no value if one can’t listen...
hearing nounhear·ing | ˈhir-iŋ
Definition of hearing
1a: the process, function, or power of perceiving soundspecifically : the special sense by which noises and tones are received as stimulib: EARSHOT2a: opportunity to be heard, to present one’s side of a case, or to be generally known or appreciated
1: a listening to arguments
2: a preliminary examination in criminal procedurec: a session (as of a legislative committee) in which testimony is taken from witnesses
3: chiefly dialectal : a piece of news
Definition of listen
2: to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration listen to a plea
3: to be alert to catch an expected sound listen for his step
Some people might have amazing hearing, but are not very good at listening, to either what they are listening to, or saying.
This is really important for audiophiles, and, for everyone in general in order to live a meaningful life.
Great hearing is of no value if one can’t listen...
hearing nounhear·ing | ˈhir-iŋ
Definition of hearing
1a: the process, function, or power of perceiving soundspecifically : the special sense by which noises and tones are received as stimulib: EARSHOT2a: opportunity to be heard, to present one’s side of a case, or to be generally known or appreciated
1: a listening to arguments
2: a preliminary examination in criminal procedurec: a session (as of a legislative committee) in which testimony is taken from witnesses
3: chiefly dialectal : a piece of news
Definition of listen
archaic : to give ear to : HEAR
1: to pay attention to sound listen to music2: to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration listen to a plea
3: to be alert to catch an expected sound listen for his step
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Hi, all. (...the moth flies towards the flame....) ;) Happy Holiday of Labour... Geo, @ 68 I've likely heard 'somethings' similar....I suspect it's why I appreciate Silence....*s* Eric, Precisely. If it doesn't move you and your muse in the final analysis, why bother? 'Perfection' is many things to one and all and likely will remain 'just out of reach'.... Fine. It gives the species something to do. *L* I have my preoccupations, y'all have yours. Enjoy and share... (...and give those endless wire/cable/'item X' threads a Wide berth....*LOL*) |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_52APOY1_10&fbclid=IwAR3wXBBgjPFHzuRMMTNKEbbnYZQCP2_5EikDs_M3BI1OJPj-UQk5CZENID0
...I have my own issues....*shrug* |
Oral or aural pleasure, take your pick. You can hear without having to listen - for example, if you’re sitting in a cafe reading the news, you’ll be hearing what’s going on around you but not listening to it (I.e. actively paying attention to it). A part of your brain always is though - if someone says your name, for example, then often that registers despite you not listening for it. The reverse does not apply - you can’t listen without being able to hear. An analogy in the visual domain would be being able to see vs watching. |
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