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In a world full of noise, we increasingly long for peace and quiet. Noise-cancelling headphones seem to be the perfect solution: with one push of a button, all ambient noise disappears. But how does this magic actually work, and is it healthy to constantly shut yourself off from the world? Silvin Willemsen, sound physicist at TU/Eindhoven, explains in this episode how all that noise is canceled and what the influence of long-term use is on your brain. Do you want to ask us something? Or do you have a comment? You can do so via this form: https://forms.gle/5YTUR72pTwzXRAFk6 More science? Check: Podcast on Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/0z2ydI7... Podcast on iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/nl/podcast/d... Our website ► http://www.universiteitvannederland.nl/ Instagram ► / universiteitnl Twitter ► / universiteitnl Facebook ► / universiteitvannederland For non-commercial use, it is permitted to use fragments (as long as the context is preserved). Always mention the source: University of the Netherlands. If in doubt, email us at [email protected] About the University of the Netherlands: The University of the Netherlands has an independent editorial team that produces podcasts, videos and social posts about scientific subjects every week. We believe that everyone should be able to learn from the top scientists we have in the Netherlands. Without tuition fees or exams. We are the university for everyone.