An unconventional upgrade

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Advertised in this month's Science Focus - no view as to whether it's a good idea or not, but upgrading your ears is a new one on me...

Calmer® | An Alternative To Traditional Earplugs

An earplug alternative to reduce stress and calm your everyday sound. Soothe sound sensitivities and noise related stress. Perfect for sensitive hearing, autism, hyperacusis, misophonia and other sensory processing conditions.

www.flareaudio.com

 

[prince albert]

no good for me i wear hearing aids
are they another snake oil ad on ???????????

 

[Al ears]

I would certainly like to know how they reduce stress...... 😎
Of course you could just stick your fingers in your ears.

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

They look like mini ear trumpets to me. These look more meaningful: