It's AumSum Time
Do you hear Yanny or Laurel?
I hear Yanny.
But some people hear Laurel.
But why dude?
Wait.
I’ll explain.
A sound comprises of several frequencies.
However, some people have a greater sensitivity to higher frequencies in a sound.
While others have a greater sensitivity to lower frequencies.
I have a greater sensitivity towards chocolates.
Oh.Please listen.
In this audio clip, the higher frequency forms the sound Yanny and the lower frequency forms Laurel.
So, if you have a greater sensitivity to higher frequencies, then you will probably hear Yanny.
Whereas, if you have a greater sensitivity to lower frequencies, then you might hear Laurel.
In addition to this, age could also affect the frequencies we hear.
This is because as we age, we begin to lose our ability to perceive higher frequencies.
Hence, older people tend to hear Laurel, while younger people hear Yanny.