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Avoid Loud HVAC/Fan Noise
Avoid working in environments with loud, ongoing air conditioner, heater, fan, or ventilation noise because it impairs cognition, increases fatigue/stress, and may damage the auditory system long-term.
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“what this paper identifies is a large data set in which workplace and environmental noise, mostly the humming of air conditioners that's very loud or the humming of heaters that's very loud and ongoing, just incessant, doesn't let up, can really increase mental fatigue and can vastly decrease cognitive performance.”
Andrew Huberman · Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus & Creativity | Huberman Lab Essentials · Jan 8, 2026 · 16:18 · YouTube ↗
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