Yanny or Laurel: The Science Behind the Debate

The video explores the viral Yanny vs Laurel debate, explaining the science behind why people hear different words. It discusses the role of priming, sound wave similarities, and how age affects hearing frequencies. The brain's selective attention is highlighted, and the original recording is revealed to be 'Laurel' with higher frequencies causing ambiguity. The video concludes with a promotion for the SIDENOTE podcast.

What percentage of people hear 'Yanny' according to the Twitter poll?

• 47%

• 53%

• 60%

• 40%

What is the concept of priming in the context of the Yanny or Laurel debate?

• The effect of sound quality on hearing

• The influence of prior exposure on perception

• The impact of age on hearing ability

• The role of device type in sound perception

Who created the visual depiction of the sound waves for the Yanny/Laurel recording?

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Brad Story

How do the acoustic features of 'Yanny' and 'Laurel' compare?

• They are more similar than expected

• They are very different

• They are somewhat similar

• They are identical

What factor might cause two people to hear different words on the same device?

• The time of day

• The volume level

• The age of their ears

• The brand of the device

What happens when the pitch of the audio is brought down by 30%?

• You hear 'Laurel'

• You hear 'Yanny'

• You hear both words

• You hear nothing

What is the final answer to what the original recording is saying?

• Neither Yanny nor Laurel

• Both Yanny and Laurel

• Laurel

• Yanny

What is the name of the new podcast introduced in the video?

• Curious Minds

• Science Weekly

• Mind Matters

• SIDENOTE

What is the main focus of the podcast 'SIDENOTE'?

• Discussing political issues

• Exploring scientific phenomena

• Analyzing historical events

• Reviewing movies

What day are new science videos released according to the video?

• Thursday

• Monday

• Saturday

• Wednesday