The Link Between the Hearing and the Brain: What We Know So Far

Jacqueline’s Response 

First, I coincide with Jacqueline that there is a link between the hearing and the brain. The ear plays a role of receiving the audio message while the brain digests the information by relating it to the surrounding, and existing content to generate an understanding. I think talking on the phone is better than texting because it helps people to have a clear understanding of each other. Calling is also faster because one gets a response by one phone call rather than texting, then waiting for a response from someone who might probably be busy. Texting can hide one’s plan, interests or intentions compared to a phone call where one gets the tone and emotions of the speakers involved. People get different meanings of the same messages over texts than on calls, especially when one uses emojis because individuals understand them and use them differently, correct or wrongly. Therefore, calling is better than texting to ensure understanding.  

Belinda’s Response 

I agree with Belinda that people have different ways of comprehending and grasping speech. The understanding ability majorly depends on the previous knowledge in the brain. At times, people do not need to hear a whole story or a reading to understand the message passed across. The title of passage can also provoke the ability to understand a topic before the reader goes into it. I also harmonize with her work that the tone of speakers also helps people comprehend matters differently. For instance, when one’s tone is serious, listeners will know the subject of discussion is serious hence pay more attention. However, when a person is calm and moody, it is difficult to understand a message until one gets to hear the whole of it. I agree with Belinda that sounds also help the brain to understand words. For instance, the sound of a siren informs people of an emergency. Therefore, sounds and tones are essential to people's understanding.