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Re:What If PTSD Is More Physical Than Psychological? Evidenc... by mamon on Saturday June 11, 2016 @12:51PM (#11884149)
It's not the matter of material but shape. Soldier would have to wear something that completely surrounds his head, like motorcycle helmet. Which is very uncomfortable to wear if you have to wear it all the time.
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Re:What If PTSD Is More Physical Than Psychological? Evidenc... by dvanduzer on Saturday June 11, 2016 @01:01PM (#11884200)
When I talk to experienced motorcyclists, the biggest issue isn't the physical sensation of wearing a helmet. The problem is changing the acoustics around your ears.

An enclosed helmet that "hears" like a human, but filters the spikes (powering your iPod in the process)?

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Re:What If PTSD Is More Physical Than Psychological? Evidenc... by dctoedt on Saturday June 11, 2016 @02:44PM (#11884709)
> An enclosed helmet that "hears" like a human, but filters the spikes (powering your iPod in the process)?

A friend of mine is a big hunter; he has over-the-ear hearing protectors (battery-powered electronics) that do just that.

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Re:What If PTSD Is More Physical Than Psychological? Evidenc... by evan_ on Saturday June 11, 2016 @03:38PM (#11884965)
The article seems to imply even that wouldn't be perfect- shock waves can and do travel through the bloodstream.
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