How we hear the world It is only recently that scientists have realized that sound connects us to the world in the same alive and diverse way as what we see. And yet, in an increasingly louder world, most people hardly pay attention to the sounds around them. This book is about rediscovering the wonder of sounds and understanding how they affect us. It also shows how we can reclaim responsibility for the sounds we consume and the sounds we produce to increase our own happiness, efficiency, and well-being.