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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 38 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, merging into busy traffic is too much visual stimulus, closing my eyes helps

[–] mathematicalMagpie@lemm.ee 19 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] fjordbasa@lemmy.world 8 points 9 months ago
[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

cmon

reducing stimulus in one arena allows for processing in others. turning down the audio can absolutely let you spend more energy on the visual field.

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I'm sure they were joking but you're spot on.

Like, closing your eyes helps you focus on listening better (unless you're trying to read lips but anyway)