The physical structure of the ear itself shapes and constructs perceived sound
Evidence
It seems to follow from the very blueprint of our auditory system that much of what we call “hearing” has to do with the internal bureaucracy of the auditory planet. The structure of our hearing equipment to some extent already fashions the sounds we hear. — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels, 561
Categorization
- corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels: The Quest for Absolute…, 561
- XREF: connects to: The hearing system actively filters and modulates sound more than passively receiving it — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels: The Quest for Absolute…, 558; In near-total silence a person may hear the mechanics of their own body — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels: The Quest for Absolute…, 578; Near-total silence reveals that most people generate internal sound perceived as tinnitus — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels: The Quest for Absolute…, 571 (+17 more)
Broader Connections
- Listening actively shapes the sound it perceives rather than merely registering it
#corroborates(0.85) — Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, 346 - In near-total silence a person may hear the mechanics of their own body
#exemplifies(0.65) — George Michelsen Foy, Zero Decibels, 578