The New York Times Seth S Horowitz The difference between hearing and listening

The difference between hearing and listening
Seth S. Horowitz explains the role that attention plays in helping us to hear less and listen more. (The New York Times)

While it might take you a full second to notice something out of the corner of your eye, turn your head toward it, recognize it and respond to it, the same reaction to a new or sudden sound happens at least 10 times as fast