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The Mysterious Hum: A Low-Frequency Sound Affecting Some People's Lives
TLDR The hum is a mysterious low-frequency sound that affects about 2% of the population, causing distress and health issues for sufferers. The cause of the hum is still debated, with theories ranging from electromagnetic to acoustic sources.
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The podcast episode titled "How The Hum Works" discusses the phenomenon of the hum, which is a mysterious sound that some people hear and others don't.
04:24
The hum is a mysterious low-frequency sound that is heard by about 2% of the population in various places around the world, and it tends to be worse at night and in rural areas.
08:53
Glenn McPherson runs the World Hum Map and Database, where people can report hearing the hum and their data is plotted on a map; there are various theories about the cause of the hum, including the US military's high frequency active auroral research program (HAARP) and the effects of VLF and ELF tones on the body.
13:38
The cause of the hum is still a matter of debate, with some theories suggesting it is an electromagnetic sound and others suggesting it is an acoustic sound.
18:35
The hum is an external sound that is affecting the quality of life for people all over the world, particularly those in their fifties and older, and it is still unclear whether it is an acoustic or electromagnetic sound.
23:08
The U.S. Navy's use of very low frequency radio waves for communication purposes is a possible explanation for the hum, and some believe that the government may also be using these waves to target individuals.
27:29
The hum can have a severe impact on individuals, causing high levels of sensitization and low levels of habituation, leading to a constant focus on the sound and creating extreme distress for sufferers.
32:07
Exposure to low frequency noise, such as the hum, can have a detrimental impact on individuals' well-being and even cause physical health issues, as evidenced by a study conducted in Portugal where workers exposed to the noise were diagnosed with late onset epilepsy and experienced various health problems.
36:47
The hum is almost impossible to study and is not considered a nuisance for most people, but for the 2-11% of people who can hear it, turning on a fan or using white noise can help drown it out.
40:57
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