Kester has posted a fascinating piece on noise mapping, sound pollution, and the aural vs visual sensory (im)balance, here. There is plenty to reflect on, including how Christian communities might get involved in shaping the soundscape of their wider neighbourhood, creating texture by both making space for people to step-out of psychologically irritating noise and into physchologically calming noise, at least temporarily; and working for a more peaceful soundscape overall.
But, any further reflection on my part will have to wait. My wife has just stubbed her big toe, and lifted the nail right off...Apologies if you are squeamish. Right now, I am...
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ouch!
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