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Story summary
- The author describes a subway ride on the Q train as passengers are absorbed in devices and headphones.
- An advertisement featuring a young man shows the contrast between isolation and connection through music.
- The author notes loud sounds in public spaces, from news clips to TikTok videos, highlighting a societal annoyance with noise.
- The conclusion expresses concern that noise-canceling technology diminishes situational awareness, causing missed announcements and detachment.
