Why don’t we have the ability to “close” our ears, just like our eyes?
In: Biology
Loud sounds were an anomaly throughout most of our evolutionary history.
The loudest of sounds that damage your ears never really give a warning, as such it would be too late to “close your ears” by the time you react.
Most loud sounds are quick impulses without much warning (think volcanoes eruption, or very close proximity to a lightning strike).
The “too loud” environments are pretty much a modern human creation. Our ears were just fine before gunpowder and rave concerts.
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