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title: "3 Acoustic Ecologist Quotes by 1 author"
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> [An acoustic ecologist is a listener who is aware that sound is information. It's information because it's created by events, events produce…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gordon-hempton/an-acoustic-ecologist-is-a-listener-who-is-aware-that-sound-is/)

[Gordon Hempton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gordon-hempton/)

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> ["Acoustic ecologist" is basically a fancy name for someone who tries to become a better listener. Not just listening to those thoughts,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gordon-hempton/acoustic-ecologist-is-basically-a-fancy-name-for-someone-who-tries-to/)

[Gordon Hempton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gordon-hempton/)

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> [We think the problem is out there, when the problem is really in here - who we are and how we experience…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gordon-hempton/we-think-the-problem-is-out-there-when-the-problem-is-really-in-here/)

[Gordon Hempton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gordon-hempton/)

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