Noise cancellation feels almost too isolating

used noise cancelling headphones on a long trip recently and the silence still feels weird every time

like the moment it turns on, the world just kind of disappears. engine sounds, people talking, background noise, everything gets wiped out so suddenly that it almost feels unnatural at first

it’s amazing for focus and travel, no doubt about that. but sometimes it gets *too* quiet in a way that feels slightly uncomfortable, especially if you’re walking outside or sitting somewhere busy

I caught myself taking one ear off every few minutes just to feel connected to what’s happening around me again

kind of strange how something designed to make things calmer can also feel isolating at the same time

do you love noise cancellation or does it ever feel a bit too disconnected for you too?