On Acoustic Ecology and the Listening Modes

Acoustic Ecology
The Acoustic Ecology article was very informing. I had no idea that acoustic activism was so prevalent. It seems appropriate to ban recreational vehicles in national parks that also have the concern of preserving the indigenous wildlife's ecosystem. Among those ecosystems, are also the creatures in the ocean. It's disturbing to read that whales are essentially euthanizing themselves because we must test sonar radar machines in the name of national defense and strategic warfare. Being a veteran, I am ashamed that defenseless, beautiful creatures are dying because they cannot endure having their ears being blown out. Lately, I've heard or read about random acts of nature and animals behaving in odd manners. I can't help but think that it has to do with humanity's destructive nature and being oversaturated by mainstream media with advancing themselves in a capitalistic utopia and celebrity materialistic chauvinism. We deserve armageddon.

That was a strong coffee. Take a deep breath, Viet.

Modes of Listening
I think Listening in general is taken for granted. I am also probably part of that population. I think most of us reside in the category of Casual Listening. Unless being told to or directing our attention to an audible sound, we don't actually absorb and digest sounds. Physically and literally I think most people hear a sound as it bounces off the eardrum and exits right back out where it came from, like a racquetball hitting the wall and bouncing back. We are overly saturated in bright flashing colors, cellphone ringtones, and snapchat filters to even acknowledge the existence of any of our most important senses. Reduced listening can be learned though, but unless you're Justin Boyd and are naturally attuned( pun intended) to your hearing, it is an attribute that is often taken for granted.