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Avoid Extended White, Pink, or Brown Noise Exposure
If using sound to increase focus and alertness, avoid white noise, pink noise, or brown noise for extended periods—more than about an hour—because it may be stressful and potentially damaging to the auditory system.
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“In addition, if you're going to use sound as a stimulus for increasing focus and alertness, try and avoid exposure to white noise, pink noise, or brown noise for extended periods of time, for more than an hour or so. That might actually be damaging to the auditory system and at the very least is kind of stressful even though you might not notice it.”
Andrew Huberman · Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus & Creativity | Huberman Lab Essentials · Jan 8, 2026 · 27:14 · YouTube ↗
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