In the U.K., architects train for five years, and they spend one day on sound. — Julian Treasure Architects Copy Share Image
Unlike so many other sounds, there's no maximum exposure to birdsong. — Julian Treasure Birdsong Copy Share Image
All of our physical rhythms are being affected by sound outside us all the time. — Julian Treasure Being Copy Share Image
Your ears are always on - you have no ear lids. They work even when you sleep. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
If you want to be listened to, the first step is to listen well yourself. — Julian Treasure Communication Copy Share Image
Someone else's paper is fascinating until you buy it yourself. Then it loses its appeal, and you have to pass it on… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
Sound is complex; there are many countervailing influences. It can be a bit like a bowl of spaghetti: sometimes you just have… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
People often mistake our mission at The Sound Agency for a crusade for silence, but actually, silence is in many ways just… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
I think it's pretty pointless, my children learning to use a keyboard - we will just talk to our computers. Why would… — Julian Treasure Children Copy Share Image
I think absolute honesty may not be what we want. I mean, 'My goodness, you look ugly this morning.' Perhaps that's not… — Julian Treasure Goodness Copy Share Image
Sound affects us physiologically, psychologically, cognitively, and behaviorally all the time. The sound around us is affecting us even though we're not… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
For the great speakers, it's all about the audience. And the feeling they have is that they're giving a gift, of maybe… — Julian Treasure Audience Copy Share Image
We spend all our time teaching reading and writing. We spend absolutely no time at all, in most schools, teaching either speaking… — Julian Treasure Education Copy Share Image
If you're listening consciously, you can take control of the sound around you. It's good for your health and for your productivity.… — Julian Treasure Communication Copy Share Image
We all like to look good. However, this basic human desire can often get in the way of our listening and our… — Julian Treasure Communication Copy Share Image
Intention is very important in sound, in listening. When I married my wife, I promised her I would listen to her every… — Julian Treasure Communication Copy Share Image
A sonic logo on its own isn't going to do very much. We get frustrated with smaller brands who come to us… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
Sadly, piped music in so many public spaces is often just more noise. Rarely is it carefully designed to enhance our experience;… — Julian Treasure Experience Copy Share Image
The need to be right can arise from a fear of being disrespected. Or it may come out of the fear of… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
My mother, in the last years of her life, became very negative, and it's hard to listen. I remember one day, I… — Julian Treasure Day Copy Share Image
Listening is a crucial aspect of democracy. Listening creates understanding, and understanding permits one of the most important things about every democracy,… — Julian Treasure Communication Copy Share Image
Not even a woman cannot understand two people talking at the same time. — Julian Treasure People Copy Share Image
Most of us walk around with our ears switched off because so much noise is unpleasant. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
You can't truly listen to someone and do anything else at the same time. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
While interrupting is not always wrong, it should never become a habit. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
It's a common mistake to speak the same to everybody. We all have different filters. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
Sound changes moods, yet most of the sound around us is unplanned. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
It's time architects start designing for our ears as well as our eyes. — Julian Treasure Architects Copy Share Image
There are just huge benefits to come from designing for the ears in our health care. — Julian Treasure Care Copy Share Image
The desire to be right can be very destructive in relationships. — Julian Treasure Desire Copy Share Image
If you're surrounded by noise all the time, it has a pretty bad effect on the spirit. — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
It is a mistake to assume that everyone listens like you do: your listening is as unique as your fingerprints, and so… — Julian Treasure Communication Copy Share Image
Retailers don't think about why they have music. There are a number of issues. It can be very powerful in the right… — Julian Treasure Music Copy Share Image
If you put music on top of noise, it's like putting icing on top of mud; it might look like a cake,… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
Music is the most powerful sound there is, often inappropriately deployed. It's powerful for two reasons: you recognize it fast, and you… — Julian Treasure Copy Share Image
