Quote by Milan Kundera

People are going deaf because music is played louder and louder, but because they're going deaf, it has to be played louder still.

People are going deaf because music is played louder and lou

Summary

This quote highlights a vicious cycle in the way people consume music. Due to the increasing volume of music, people are slowly losing their hearing abilities. However, as their hearing decreases, they require even louder music to have the same level of enjoyment. Consequently, this leads to a continuous escalation in volume. This quote offers a critique of the trend towards excessively loud music and its impact on our auditory health.

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