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I think that's one of the stupidest additives of constant noise pollution - noise pollution being one reason people zone out and stop paying attention to their
by loceng 7y ago
I think that's one of the stupidest additives of constant noise pollution - noise pollution being one reason people zone out and stop paying attention to their environment, rather than people being aware that they're about to step onto a road.
- wiggles_md 7y agoNot everyone can see.
- loceng 7y agoAnd those people are going to be much less likely to randomly, unexpectedly walk out in front of traffic where it's not a designated crosswalk. I bet their hearing is refined, heightened, to more easily notice quieter electric vehicles as well.
- jakeogh 7y agoAs someone who grew up before smartphones, with plenty of noise pollution, I am sure it's not the noise. People cross the street stairing at their hands.