This episode I describe how our ears and nervous system decode sound waves and gravity to allow us to hear and make sense of sounds. I also describe protocols for rapid learning of sound and other types of information. I discuss sound localization, doppler effects (sound motion), pitch perception and how we isolate sounds in noisy environments. I also review the scientific findings on binaural beats and white noise and how they can improve learning. Other topics and protocols include tinnitus, sea sickness, ear movement, ear growth and the science-supported ways we can all accelerate learning using "gap effects".Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://athleticgreens.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps00:00:00 Overview of Topics  00:02:20 Protocol: New Data for Rapid Learning  00:09:10 Introduction: Hearing & Balance  00:09:30 Sponsors: AG1, LMNT & Waking Up00:13:53 How We Perceive Sounds  00:21:56 Your Hearing Brain (Areas)  00:23:48 Localizing Sounds  00:28:00 Ear Movement: What It Means  00:33:00 Your Ears (Likely) Make Sounds: Role of Hormones, Sexual Orientation  00:35:30 Binaural Beats: Do They Work?  00:43:54 White Noise Can Enhance Learning & Dopamine  00:51:00 Headphones  00:55:51 White Noise During Development: Possibly Harmful  01:03:25 Remembering Information, & The Cocktail Party Effect  01:12:55 How to Learn Information You Hear  01:18:10 Doppler  01:22:43 Tinnitus: What Has Been Found To Help?  01:30:40 Aging: How Big Are Your Ears?  01:35:00 Balance: Semi-Circular Canals  01:40:35 A Vestibular Experiment  01:43:15 Improve Your Sense of Balance  01:48:55 Accelerating Balance  01:51:55 Self-Generated Forward Motion  01:56:25 Dizzy versus Light-Headed  01:58:38 Motion Sickness Solution  02:01:23 Synthesis  Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices