Subjectively Overwhelmed

The video explores how musicians' personal experiences affect their listening, making it difficult to objectively assess the sound of their instruments. An experiment with new and old instruments reveals that neither players nor listeners can reliably distinguish between them. The findings suggest that subjective perceptions often overshadow objective differences. The video emphasizes the importance of measuring sound objectively, akin to how pilots rely on instruments in bad weather, to overcome biases and improve understanding.

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